Let's Talk Housing Episode 82: An Unaffordable Buyer's Market

<p>The housing market is shifting as affordability remains strained and buyers gain more negotiating power. Steven Thomas and Brennen Thomas examine mortgage rates, home prices, Gen Z’s hopes for a housing crash, and whether America is becoming a nation of renters. The episode also looks at what buyers and sellers can expect through the remainder of 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at brennen@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-Introduction</p><p>01:54-Housing Supply, Demand, and the Fall Market</p><p>04:44-Inflation, Mortgage Rates, and the Federal Reserve</p><p>08:06-Is This Really the Worst Time to Sell?</p><p>10:24-Why Buyers Have More Negotiating Power</p><p>11:56-Why Gen Z Wants a Housing Crash</p><p>15:19-Is America Becoming a Nation of Renters?</p><p>18:02-What to Expect for the Rest of 2026</p><p>19:41-Final Thoughts</p>