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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 6 MIN

Housing Affordability May Not Improve for 7 Years. Here's What That Means | Tom's Take 483

from The Tom Toole Sales Group Podcast · host The Tom Toole Sales Group Podcast

Oxford Economics just released a sobering forecast: meaningful improvements in housing affordability may still be seven years away. But what does that actually mean for buyers and sellers in the Greater Philadelphia area? In this episode of Tom's Take, I break down the latest affordability research, explain why waiting for the "perfect market" may not be the best strategy, and share what local data is showing across Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia. You'll learn:
• Why Oxford Economics believes affordability won't meaningfully improve until the 2030s
• What would have to happen with home prices and mortgage rates for affordability to recover
• Current price appreciation trends across the Philadelphia suburbs
• Why inventory shortages continue to support home values
• What buyers should consider before waiting years for rates to improve
• The pricing strategy sellers should be using in today's market Whether you're thinking about buying your first home, moving up, downsizing, or simply trying to understand where the market is headed, this video gives you the data you need to make an informed decision.

Oxford Economics just released a sobering forecast: meaningful improvements in housing affordability may still be seven years away. But what does that actually mean for buyers and sellers in the Greater Philadelphia area? In this episode of Tom's Take, I break down the latest affordability research, explain why waiting for the "perfect market" may not be the best strategy, and share what local data is showing across Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia. You'll learn:
• Why Oxford Economics believes affordability won't meaningfully improve until the 2030s
• What would have to happen with home prices and mortgage rates for affordability to recover
• Current price appreciation trends across the Philadelphia suburbs
• Why inventory shortages continue to support home values
• What buyers should consider before waiting years for rates to improve
• The pricing strategy sellers should be using in today's market Whether you're thinking about buying your first home, moving up, downsizing, or simply trying to understand where the market is headed, this video gives you the data you need to make an informed decision.

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