Businessscore 601·6 metrosupdated 3h ago

US Housing Affordability Declines for First Time Since 2023

A recent report indicates that U.S. housing affordability has worsened, with monthly payments on a median-priced home now consuming 34% of a typical family's income. This shift is attributed to rising mortgage rates and increased home prices, impacting new homebuyers significantly.

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Los AngelesBostonBaltimoreHampton RoadsPhiladelphiaMiami–Ft. Lauderdale

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