[Pulse] The housing market has a growing affordability problem, and here’s why

Since 2012, housing affordability conditions for prospective homeowners have declined. While the causes of this situation are complex, it’s clear financing issues are a leading contributor holding back the market. A lack of available financing for acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) debt is restraining construction and increasing costs, and this means that new construction is not keeping pace with demand, signaling the potential for worsening affordability if policymakers don’t take note.