Home Construction Crisis: Is It Already in the Works?
Download MP3Overview:
- A report reveals that in 2022, homebuyers now need a six-figure income ($107,000) to afford a median-priced home, up from $73,000 in 2021.
- This marks a $34,000 increase in income requirements, representing a 50% jump.
Key Discussion Points:
- Impact on Builders and Contractors:
- How will this change affect your business as a builder?
- Are builders planning to focus on spec homes or major new developments?
- Will remodels and additions become more popular as people stay in their homes longer?
- Home Inventories and Market Impact:
- The current home shortage: 3 to 4 million homes needed but not available.
- How will a potential slowdown in new home construction affect home inventories in the coming years (2025, 2026, 2027)?
- The Changing Landscape of Home Construction:
- Homes built before the 1990s were made to last forever; since then, many are built for only 40 years.
- Is there a growing trend of homes built in the '90s or 2000s already needing major repairs?
- The Future of Housing:
- With the shortage of homes and potential for homes to fall out of circulation due to maintenance issues, what will the housing market look like in 2030?
- Will there still be a shortage, and how will this impact prices?
Call to Action:
- Builders, contractors, and anyone in the industry: we want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on how these changes are affecting your work and the future of the housing market in your area.
