Top and Bottom US Cities for Housing Affordability

Realtor.com’s recent report grades the 100 largest U.S. metro areas on housing affordability and construction pace. Top-ranked cities like Des Moines and Raleigh benefit from local policies that facilitate building and abundant land, while coastal cities such as Los Angeles and New York rank lowest due to restrictive zoning and high costs. The report highlights a nationwide housing shortage and emphasizes that local government efforts can improve affordability by streamlining permitting and zoning regulations.

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