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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Jennifer Shea

MYSTERIOUS: Us home affordability drops to lowest level on record | Mind Blowing Facts

The shortage of US real estate is seen as supporting homebuilding, though the housing boom may have passed its peak (Credit: AFP / Chris DELMAS)

Home affordability in America dropped to a record low in 2023, according to a report released Thursday by the real estate brokerage firm Redfin.

The Seattle-based company said this year has been the most expensive year for home-buying in its records. A homebuyer making the median U.S. annual income of $78,642 had to spend 41.4% of their total income on housing costs if they bought a median-priced U.S. house ($408,806) in 2023.

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