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• Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing

  February 8, 2026 12:56 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to keep home prices high, bypassing calls to ramp up construction so people can afford what has been a ticket to the middle class. Trump has instead argued for protecting existing owners who have watched the values of their homes climb. It's... more »

• Shortage of homebuyers forces many sellers to lower prices or walk away as sales slump drags on

  September 8, 2025 6:48 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Skyrocketing housing values and a shortage of homes on the market gave homeowners the upper hand for years when it came time to sell. That's no longer a given. Across the country, it's getting tougher for sellers to drive a hard bargain. A dearth of... more »