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The Great Housing Divide: Why Buying a Starter Home Now Costs Twice as Much as Renting

For decades, owning a home has been seen as the cornerstone of the “American Dream.” But in 2025, that dream is becoming harder and more expensive to achieve. According to a new analysis from John Burns Research & Consulting, shared via TalkMarkets, the monthly cost of owning an entry-level single-family home now exceeds twice the […]

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Shrinking Buying Power: Only 28% of U.S. Homes Are Now Affordable to the Typical Household

The American dream of owning a home is becoming increasingly difficult to reach. According to a new housing affordability analysis from Realtor.com, highlighted by Fox Business, only 28% of homes on the U.S. market are affordable for the average household a dramatic shift compared to just a few years ago. Rising mortgage rates, higher home

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Texas Cities Where Rent Is More Expensive Than a Mortgage: Time to Rethink Renting?

As the U.S. housing market continues to shift, a recent study revealed a surprising trend in Texas: renting a home now costs more than owning one in several major cities. For renters who’ve felt priced out of homeownership, this news could signal a potential turning point and an opportunity to start building equity instead of

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Cautiously Optimistic: What to Expect from Rent Growth Through Year’s End

As the year draws to a close, the U.S. rental housing market stands at an important crossroads. While demand remains strong and vacancy rates are still low in many markets, the explosive rent growth of recent years has cooled signaling a more balanced, but still cautious, outlook for the months ahead. For landlords, property managers,

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Half of Americans Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing, Survey Finds

The American dream of owning or renting a home without financial stress is becoming harder to achieve. A recent survey by NerdWallet has found that about half of Americans spend over 30% of their pre-tax income on housing costs, surpassing the widely recommended benchmark of affordability (kplctv.com). This 30% threshold, long used by financial planners

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Why $55K Isn’t Enough: Tackling Rent, Loans & Quality of Life in 2025

For many young professionals, earning $55,000 per year used to feel like a decent starting point. But today, even with that salary, many find themselves struggling to stay afloat financially. The cost of living continues to outpace wage growth, leaving many Americans juggling rent, student loans, and basic living expenses all while barely making it

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