10/26/2026
🏡 HOME AFFORDABILITY: IS BUYING A HOME STILL POSSIBLE?
📊 THE NUMBERS TELL AN IMPORTANT STORY.
According to ATTOM’s Q3 2026 housing affordability report, the annual income needed to afford a median-priced home reached $90,191—about $10,657 more than the average annual wage of $79,534.
And here’s what may surprise you: even with a 20% down payment, estimated homeownership costs consumed 31.8% of the average worker’s wages.
So, what does this mean for today's homebuyers?
💡 3 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
🔹 A 20% Down Payment Isn't Always Required
Some mortgage programs offer lower down payment options for eligible borrowers.
🔹 Affordability Is More Than the Purchase Price
Your monthly payment may include principal, interest, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and other costs.
🔹 The Right Strategy Matters
Your budget, credit profile, available loan programs, and down payment can all affect your homebuying options.
🏠 DON'T ASSUME HOMEOWNERSHIP IS OUT OF REACH.
The housing market presents real challenges, but understanding your options is an important first step. Let's review your goals, discuss your budget, and explore mortgage solutions that may fit your situation.
📞 Debbie Frazier
Senior Mortgage Loan Advisor | NMLS #338287
📱 (352) 535-7661
📧 [email protected]
Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending
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Source: ATTOM, Q3 2026 Housing Affordability Report. Figures reflect national averages and modeled affordability measures; individual circumstances and local market conditions vary.