Home prices falling at last

The cost of buying a house has been soaring for the past few years, and prices are finally starting to fall. But things aren't much easier for first-time buyers. Also, the kidnapping of Americans spotlights violence in Mexico. And, the NTSB investigates Norfolk Southern Railway. Plus, we want to hear how you use your local library. Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Marina Franco. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Home prices fall year over year for the first time since 2012 Criminal Violence in Mexico (CFR) NTSB to investigate Norfolk Southern safety practices amid accidents Three Years Later: How the pandemic has reshaped libraries (American Libraries) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices