Finance
When $30,000 Bought You a House and a Future: The Slow Death of American Homeownership
In 1970, a median-priced American home cost less than a new car does today. Decades later, that same dream requires six figures upfront, a spotless credit score, and a salary most workers will never see. How did the cornerstone of the American Dream become its most punishing obstacle?
Mar 13, 2026