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The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying

Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy as housing prices soar, which could fuel a generational divide.

The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying
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Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy as housing prices soar, which could fuel a generational divide.

(Image credit: Alyssa Pointer for NPR)

Originally published at NPR Business

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