12 California Towns Where Entire Streets of New Homes Sit EMPTY (2026)

California has a housing crisis, yet thousands of brand-new homes are reportedly sitting empty. 🏚️ From Bakersfield and Victorville to Mountain House and Lake Elsinore, discover why buyers are walking away from newly built homes across California in 2026. Rising mortgage rates, expensive homeowners insurance, declining affordability, and builder incentives are changing the housing market in unexpected ways. Are these California towns facing a temporary slowdown or a deeper real estate problem? Watch until the end to discover the hidden forces behind these empty neighborhoods. 📌 Which California town would you never buy a home in? Tell us in the comments! 👍 Like this video, subscribe for more real estate documentaries, and share your thoughts below. #California #HousingMarket #RealEstate #CaliforniaHousing #YouTubeShorts #Shorts