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Locked out: How the housing affordability crisis is reshaping life plans

adults commissioned by Independent Lending, 70% said housing costs have forced them to delay or change at least one major life decision. Marriage, children, careers and even pets are being rescheduled around a purchase that keeps sliding further away.

Locked out: How the housing affordability crisis is reshaping life plans

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adults commissioned by Independent Lending, 70% said housing costs have forced them to delay or change at least one major life decision.

Marriage, children, careers and even pets are being rescheduled around a purchase that keeps sliding further away.

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adults commissioned by Independent Lending, 70% said housing costs have forced them to delay or change at least one major life decision. Marriage, children, careers and even pets are being rescheduled around a purchase that keeps sliding further away.

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