NPR News·4 min read·medium
The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying
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Jennifer Ludden
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Rising home prices and economic challenges have created a widening wealth gap between renters and homeowners, particularly for younger generations. Many Millennials and Gen Z individuals struggle to save for down payments due to student debt and high costs of living, making homeownership increasingly unattainable.
Jay Washington grew up in the house his mother bought in 1984 in Augusta, Ga., with no college degree and only her single income at a local manufacturing plant. He said her real estate agent had a prediction when she got the keys.
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