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\nWith both home prices and mortgage rates climbing since earlier this year, affording a home has become harder, according to a housing affordability index.
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\nSource : cnbc.com
\nRead more…Homebuyer affordability slipped for fifth straight month, real estate index shows<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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