The average American can’t afford an average house

More precisely, according to data compiled by the National Association of Realtors, buying an average home is now out of reach for the majority of Americans, as the annual household income needed to afford a medianpriced home without too much financial strain has shot up 60% since January 2022.Statista reported that back then, the minimum income to buy a mid-range house – about $380,00...

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