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The Typical Household Earns Roughly $30,000 Less Than Needed to Afford the Median-Priced Home—But That’s an Improvement From Last Year

Buyers need to earn $114,000 to afford the typical U.S. home—35% more than the typical household makes. But that’s an improvement from October, when buyers needed to earn a record $121,000—51% more than the median household income. Mortgage rates have come down from their recent peak, giving buyers a bit more purchasing power, but affordability […]
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