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Craig Goldman: “The median home price has increased by more than 400% [since…”

Featuring: Craig Goldman, Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 12

'Homes Are Simply Too Expensive': Craig Goldman Demands Reforms To Lower Housing Prices Across U.S.

Published February 26, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:30

Our nation is facing a housing affordability crisis. When I was growing up, the median age of a first time homebuyer was 29 years old. Today it's 40 years old. Since then, The median home price has increased by more than 400% [since then]. As a result, nearly 75% of U.S. households cannot afford the typical price tag of a new home. Homes are simply too expensive for many Americans. (00:30–00:34)

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“The median age of a first-time homebuyer was 29 years old [when I was growing up]. Today it's 40 years old.”
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“Nearly 75% of U.S. households cannot afford the typical price tag of a new home.”
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“Home builders estimate that these energy regulations have increased the price tag of a new home by up to $31,000.”
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