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The High Cost of the American Dream: How the Rent-Versus-Buy Dilemma Shapes Happiness, Health, and Well-Being
For generations, homeownership has stood as a cornerstone of the American dream and a universally recognized rite of passage into adulthood. Yet, over the last five years, the housing landscape has transformed dramatically. A stagnant market driven by severe supply shortages, stubbornly high mortgage rates, and escalating purchase prices has priced countless aspiring buyers out…