The midterms sent Washington a warning about housing. The numbers explain why

Americans have handed the new Congress its marching orders: tackle the affordability crisis that’s keeping so many young people locked out of the housing market. Housing affordability was one of several key themes that resonated with voters from South Carolina to Texas, Ohio, Montana and beyond, helping more than 40 Democrats to flip seats in both the Senate and House during last week’s midterm elections. Survey after survey point to young people, in particular, who feel downtrodden about the...