Nicholas Freitas, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, said that Democratic policies are contributing to increased housing costs by reducing supply and increasing demand. This statement was made on the social media platform X.
“Why do Democrats think there is some kind of magic involved here…The way to bring down costs is with more supply,” said Nicholas J Freitas, Virginia State Representative for 62nd District. “But what do Democrat policies do… Well, they increase costs associated with building and renting in the form of excessive taxes and regulations, which reduces supply. High prices are what you should expect from such policies.”
The U.S. housing affordability crisis has worsened in 2025 due to high mortgage rates, elevated home prices, and low supply. According to the Wall Street Journal, builders are struggling with labor shortages and regulatory barriers, which has pushed home sales to a seven-month low and made homeownership out of reach for many buyers.
A recent analysis by Realtor.com indicates that the average American must work about 10 days each month just to afford the median monthly mortgage payment on a typical U.S. home. In expensive states like California, workers need up to 15 days. This situation reflects how much home costs have outpaced wage growth.
Redfin reports that in Virginia, the median home price rose from about $355,000 in 2021 to $480,500 in May 2025—a nearly 35% increase—while active inventory increased by 19% over the past year. This data shows that prices are still rising even as supply improves slowly.
According to Ballotpedia and the Virginia General Assembly, Freitas is a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates who previously served in the U.S. Army as a Green Beret. He is known for his work on individual liberties, fiscal conservatism, and national defense.
