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Homes Still at Unaffordable Highs Despite Settling Prices

Savings Corner

Key Takeaways Home affordability is at its worst point since 2007, according to a measure from housing data provider ATTOM. Since 2007, the expense-to-wage ratio has remained above the 28% level preferred by mortgage lenders. Major homeownership expenses require one-third of the average wage nationwide, a 16-year high.

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