There are currently 45 million Americans aged between 25 and 34 — and most aspire to homeownership. However, according to Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, the massive price growth many of us have benefitted from over the past several years has simply put a “starter home” out of their reach.
Source: Inman News
An economist’s take on what can be done about housing affordability
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