The Housing Affordability Crisis and What Comes Next

Housing affordability remains under pressure, even asmortgage rates begin to ease. In this episode of Let’s Talk Future, Tyler Batory, who covers residential real estate at Oppenheimer, joins Jane Ross to explain why housing demand stalled in 2025 and what may change in 2026. They discuss how rising everyday costs and low consumer confidence are limiting buyer participation, why homebuilders are pulling back on construction, and why tariffs and institutional investors are not major drivers of affordability challenges. Despite this ongoing uncertainty, Batory outlines what could prompt positive long-term changes in the housing cycle. ...