https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-buying-a-house-feels-so-painful-nowContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-buying-a-house-feels-so-painful-nowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-buying-a-house-feels-so-painful-now#u146598Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:10:33 +0000Buying a house remains exceptionally painful for buyers as elevated mortgage rates continue to curb homebuilding and deepen a K-shaped housing market. Single-family housing starts slide as elevated borrowing costs pressure the sector. Industry experts warn that the housing market faces a challenging couple of months, heading toward a deep freeze. A home building slump is also expected to continue through 2027, according to the NAHB chief economist. Parents may struggle to understand the modern affordability crisis because current market conditions diverge sharply from historical precedents.Why