Even the talking heads on the idiot box realize that the world has lost faith in the central bank and there lies.  Gold buying surges.
Sure lumber prices have gone down, but that’s because home builders stop building.
If you can’t afford a down payment, can’t afford a mortgage, can’t afford to pay for those utilities, landscaping, don’t worry rental communities are here for you. 
USA the land of the free money and no ownership.  Biden and his mediocracy continue to shine.