Priced Out: Why the American Dream of Homeownership Is Slipping Away

Buying a home has long been part of the American Dream—but in 2026, that dream is becoming increasingly difficult for many working families to reach.In this episode of George on the Go, George looks at the numbers behind today’s housing affordability crisis and compares the cost of buying a home today with the market of roughly 20 years ago. From rising home prices and mortgage rates to wages, down payments, and monthly payments, what changed—and how did we get here?This isn’t just a story about real estate. It’s a story about families trying to build stability, young adults wondering whether they’ll ever own a home, and a housing market that increasingly feels out of reach for ordinary Americans.George’s Take: When hardworking families are doing everything right and still can’t afford a home, it’s worth asking whether the American Dream itself is being priced out.