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Home ownership has long been considered a mainstay of the American dream, but the majority of would-be homeowners in the United States say they can’t afford it at all.
When asked what’s stopping them from buying, 78% of prospective homebuyers cited financial factors, according to a new study released Wednesday by Bankrate.
Seven out of 10 prospective home buyers cite lack of affordability as a reason for not buying a home, according to a new study from Bankrate. (David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
The most common challenge cited by respondents was lack of income (56%), followed by home prices being too high (47%) and not being able to afford the down payment or closing costs (42%).
The findings reveal a housing affordability crisis. in the united states It continues to escalate with no end in sight.
Mortgage rates are rising again.If there is a higher charge, the charges are as follows:
Last week, mortgage rates exceeded 7% for the first time this year, and another report from Redfin found that higher mortgage rates and higher home prices have pushed the median monthly home payment to a new high of $2,775, an 11% increase. From the same time last year when it turned out that the record was reached.
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High costs have put homeownership out of reach for many Americans. housing market Many prospective buyers and sellers have remained on the sidelines as affordability improves, stagnating for months.
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans say they are willing to take at least one step toward finding affordable housing, according to a new Bankrate survey.
Younger generations are open to relying on friends and family to achieve homeownership
Forty-four percent of respondents said they would downsize their living space, and 34% said they would move out of state or buy a fixer-upper.
“For Sale” sign outside a home in Teaneck, New Jersey, November 24, 2022. (Yuvraj Khanna/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Additionally, 26% said they would be willing to move further away from their loved ones, 24% said they might consider getting a roommate or living with additional family members, and 20% said they would move to a less desirable neighborhood. I answered that there was a possibility of moving. 17% said they would be willing to take time off from work.
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“Homeownership remains at the heart of the American dream, but affordability remains the main obstacle to making it a reality,” said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate. “With housing prices, rents, and insurance premiums cumulatively rising, downsizing space may not result in commensurate cost savings.”
FOX Business’ Megan Henney contributed to this report.
