How long does it take to save up for a starter home? Twice as long as it did in 2019
A new analysis finds that the average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a down payment and closing costs.
NPR reports that a new analysis finds that the average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a down payment and closing costs.
Rising rents and other costs have consumed a growing share of household budgets.
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