The dream of finding an affordable home can feel increasingly out of reach for many prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-income bracket.
A recent collaborative report, the May 2026 Housing Mismatch Report, from Realtor.com® and the National Association of Realtors®, sheds light on this critical issue.
It reveals that middle-income households continue to face the largest supply gap in the housing market. Buyers earning around $75,000 can currently afford homes priced up to about $261,140, yet homes below this point account for only about 23% of listings nationally, a stark contrast to the 44% found in a balanced market…