Jamie Forbes for Redfin Real Estate

The top 10 sacrifices Americans are making to afford housing today

Housing in the U.S. has never been so expensive. Home prices have risen for more than two years, and rents are near an all-time high. These costs are taking a toll on households. A majority of Americans can’t afford a median priced-home where they live, and a record 24% of homeowners and 50% of renters now spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

This reality is reflected in a recent Redfin Real Estate survey, in which 44% of homeowners and renters said they struggle to afford housing. Gen Z and millennial households reported being under the most pressure, with 41% of homeowners and 70% of renters having difficulty making monthly payments .

To make ends meet, many peopl

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