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As many are priced out of buying, the renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever
NPRTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Record high housing costs have pushed the wealth gap between renters and owners wider than ever. It's been a boon for owners even as many others are priced out.
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What happened
Record high housing costs have pushed the wealth gap between renters and owners wider than ever. It's been a boon for owners even as many others are priced out.
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Timeline
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