Housing Crisis: What $250,000 Buys You Now vs. 2015

Rising Housing Costs: A Stark Comparison of Home Prices in 2015 and 2025 The US housing market has seen dramatic changes in the past decade. A recent video by a homeowner, J, vividly illustrates this shift. J's video compares what $250,000 could buy in 2015 versus 2025, revealing a significant disparity in home sizes and quality. "The same $250,000 that got you a nice family home in 2015 now gets you something much smaller and potentially in need of significant repairs," J explains in his video, showcasing images of vastly different properties. The video highlights several examples, including a modest home in 2025 that costs a quarter of a million dollars. In contrast, the same amount purchased a significantly larger and more luxurious home in 2015. J also challenges the common assumption that current rent costs accurately reflect the budget needed for homeownership. His message resonates with many facing the challenges of today's housing market.