Homeownership still the ‘American Dream’ — but it comes at a cost
Americans are putting off marriage, kids and careers until they can afford a home, according to a new report from Coldwell Banker Affiliates.
November 10, 2025
Sydney Jackson
Sydney Jackson is an award-winning journalist based in Seattle. Previously a health care reporter for one of the largest daily papers in Washington state, she now covers real estate, politics, arts and culture and more as a freelancer. Her work has received awards from the Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators and the Society of Professional Journalists.
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