CANFIELD, Ohio – In this excerpt from The Business Journal Roundtable Series featuring housing and mortgages, regional leaders shared measured optimism about the Mahoning Valley’s outlook heading into 2026.
Panelists pointed to ongoing business expansion as both an opportunity and a strain on housing supply, citing rising costs, infrastructure needs and regulatory challenges.
Participants emphasized collaboration and education as critical tools for expanding access to homeownership, particularly among residents who have historically viewed it as out of reach. Despite persistent constraints, speakers agreed the Valley’s affordability, workforce and resilience position it for sustained growth.
Watch the full discussion HERE.
Read the full transcript HERE.