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Friday, July 17, 2026 · Affordability

FORECLOSURES SURGE 21% IN FIRST HALF OF 2026...

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Foreclosures jumped 21% in the first half of 2026 as families face mounting financial strain. APP's answer is Home Savings Accounts that let families pay down mortgage principal with pre-tax dollars. The February 2026 APP/Cygnal poll shows 77% support and just 11% oppose, including 73% of Harris voters. Property-tax hikes have made housing less affordable. Families deserve the opposite.

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