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Analysts advocate for federal land initiatives to boost housing availability in the $200,000 range, emphasizing the importance of zoning reform to improve affordability. The ideal mortgage-to-income ratio suggested is 2x, enabling homeowners to save continuously and invest in future growth. Regions like Carmel, Indiana, offer more affordable options at around $250,000 for detached homes, compared to $275,000 in more expensive markets like Paris, California.
The regulatory environment and land supply are critical factors in addressing housing affordability, with proposals to leverage federal land sales and easing zoning restrictions to increase supply in the coming years.