Dossier
2026 State of the Nation's Housing report
Coverage of 2026 State of the Nation's Housing report in the Nexus archive.
- The 3 biggest challenges US homeowners and renters are facing right now
US homeowners and renters face rising housing costs, with property taxes up 31% and insurance premiums up 72% since 2019. Half of renters are cost-burdened, and high mortgage rates and inflation are keeping households from moving. Local governments are seeking solutions as construction slows and vacancies rise.