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
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• Criminal Violence in Mexico
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• (CFR)
• NTSB to investigate Norfolk Southern safety practices amid accidents
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• Three Years Later: How the pandemic has reshaped libraries
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• (American Libraries)