#affordability-crisis

#affordability-crisis

In 2025's first half, 36% of purchases statewide were made by investors up from 31% for all of 2024 and 16% at the recent low in 2020 as coronavirus was scrambling the economy. Or look at the change this way: Investors were tied to an average of 33% of all California homebuying in the past 18 months vs. 21% in 2015-23.

"But I do believe that there is a really significant opportunity here for Democrats to take back the state of Florida - as long as we have a candidate who can relate to everyday people who keeps it focused on the most important pressing issues that affect people every single day in their lives like affordability and public education, and access to true freedoms across the state," Jenkins said.

Home prices surged by more than 50% from early 2020 to mid-2024, creating a housing affordability crisis impacting those without real estate holdings.

Puerto Rico's home prices surged by 11.6% in Q1 2025, indicating economic recovery but straining affordability for local residents amid a historic housing boom.

"Affordability, affordability, affordability. That is the No. 1 issue," Jolly said, highlighting that the high cost of living is his campaign's central theme.

"For 22-year-old Sasha Holguin... it took months to get a job and that was at a coffee shop back in November. When I had just the one job..."

Blake emphasized the importance of addressing the affordability crisis with a rent freeze while supporting small property owners via mechanisms like a vacancy tax.

When it comes to housing, the first 100 days of the second Trump presidency have left Americans wanting more.