Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy as housing prices soar, which could fuel a generational divide.
Jay Washington, 38, stands for a portrait at his residence in Athens, Ga., earlier this month. Washington would like to own a home, but after a cycle of underemployment, he's not sure whether he'll ever be able to.
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Due to rent inflation, Americans are paying 66% more each month on housing than 17 years ago.
Home buyers need to make six figures to afford a median-priced home in the U.S.
The U.S. housing market is in the midst of a generational transition and single-family rentals are hugely important to young…
Rising inflation and a bull market on Wall Street are challenging the long-held belief that homeownership is the surest path to…
The findings show that younger Americans are having an even harder time in trying to buy a house.
We keep coming back to this one strategy. Renters deserve better.
