Housing costs continue to be a big stumbling block for many, especially in California. President Donald Trump has proposed a possible solution as a way to encourage young people to buy real estate: 50-year mortgages.

ABC7 On Your Side spoke with experts to examine the pros and cons.

Anyone looking to buy a home in California has been hit with sticker shock. It's out of reach for many, which is why the president is pitching a 50-year mortgage.

"It's certainly an intriguing concept. It might help some buyers who are struggling with affordability to get into the market, but really, the monthly savings aren't enough that this is going to become a hugely popular product," said Bankrate writer and housing market analyst Jeff Ostrowski.

Experts are skeptical about the idea, in large part

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