The 30% rule is now unrealistic. Here are 3 places you won't have to overextend your budget to afford a home right now

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A report says the typical American will have to spend more than 30% of their income to buy a home.
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The average American needs to spend 44.6% of their income to afford a median-priced home.
Only three major metro areas are affordable for median earners without topping…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-07-04 13:19:32.
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