On the other side, DR Horton (NYSE:DHI) has fared a bit better than the other names in the theme, with its stock falling by about 16% year-to-date. While housing stocks had a great run through the Covid-19 pandemic, things have taken a turn for the worse this year, considering high inflation and rising mortgage rates, which make financing home purchases more expensive. Moreover, inflation, supply chain issues, and a tight labor market have also been putting pressure on input costs for homebuilders, while making homes less affordable for potential buyers.