What has helped you afford housing in this market? We want to hear from you

By Jennifer Ludden,

Published July 11, 2024 at 5:00 AM EDT

Updated on July 18

Record numbers of Americans continue to face unaffordable rent and home prices since housing costs spiked during the pandemic, and then mortgage rates shot up. Given the country鈥檚 massive housing shortage, economists say the pain won鈥檛 end soon.

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