The housing market “is going to be worse than 2008.” – Housing Expert Melody Wright


In her September 2025 interview with TFTC, Wright stated:

“The housing market faces a painful reset… FHA has effectively replaced subprime… affordability is crushed… and institutional landlords are underwater in key metros.”

She emphasized that:

  • FHA loans, which now make up ~13% of the market, are being issued with low down payments and low credit scores, echoing the subprime lending practices that triggered the 2008 crash.
  • Affordability has collapsed due to rising property taxes, insurance premiums, and utility costs, making homeownership unattainable for many.
  • First-time buyers are disappearing as credit tightens, student loans reappear on credit reports, and refinancing becomes harder.

https://www.tftc.io/tftc-housing-crisis-2025-melody-wright/