Waiting until fall won’t make homes more affordable, but here’s what will
Income needed to afford a median-priced home rose to over $120,000, up from $66,000 in 2020. With rates forecast near 6.5% and prices still rising, the column argues buyer preparation and loan options matter more than timing.
Income needed to afford a median-priced home rose to over $120,000, up from $66,000 in 2020. With rates forecast near 6.5% and prices still rising, the column argues buyer preparation and loan options matter more than timing.
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Waiting until fall won’t make homes more affordable, but here’s what will
Income needed to afford a median-priced home rose to over $120,000, up from $66,000 in 2020. With rates forecast near 6.5% and prices still rising, the column argues buyer preparation and loan options matter more than timing.