Alena Botros
- Business
- May 1, 2025
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Americans need to make six figures to afford a median-price home
The pandemic changed the housing world. Americans need to earn about 70% more today than six years ago to comfortably afford a median-priced home, a Realtor.com monthly analysis published Thursday…
- Business
- March 17, 2025
- 106 views
Gen Z may not be able to afford a house or the cost of living now—but give it 10 years. They’re on track to gain $36 trillion and become the richest generation
Gen Z is living the paycheck-to-paycheck twenties lifestyle—splurging on high rent costs and dishing out 99-cent ramen noodles. Yet in just a decade, they’ll be the most powerful economic force.…
- Business
- January 19, 2023
- 135 views
Here’s what you need to earn to afford a $1 million home
A $1 million home might be a dream home in many neighborhoods, but that’s not the case everywhere—particularly for borrowers wondering how large of a mortgage they can qualify for…
- Business
- November 28, 2022
- 185 views
How much money you need to earn to afford a $400,000 home
Becoming a homeowner is still a big part of the American dream for many people living in the United States. And while getting the best interest rate possible on your…
