America’s Homes Are Aging and Crumbling, but Homeowner Equity Is Going Elsewhere

Real Estate News · October 22, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Eric Goldschein · 4 min read at the source

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Beyond a shortage of available homes, the U.S. is grappling with an aging housing stock desperately in need of updates and repairs.

Reported by Eric Goldschein for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 22, 2026.

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Topics: Trends, Equity Gains, Financing, HELOC, Home Equity, Home Improvement, Homeowners, Inventory

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