Mortgage rates were 7% in 1997, too—here’s why buying a home feels more expensive today

CurrencyNews.com brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via cnbc.com

Even at the same mortgage rate, buying a typical home today eats up a much bigger share of household income than it did 30 years ago.

Even at the same mortgage rate, buying a typical home today eats up a much bigger share of household income than it did 30 years ago. This story matters for Finance & Markets readers tracking currency. Reported by cnbc.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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