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Here Are the Most and Least Affordable Housing Markets in December 2022

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Those who spend over 30 percent of their income on monthly housing payments are considered “cost burdened,” according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and as housing costs continue to rise, that’s the official designation for a growing number of homeowners in the largest U.S.

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10 Most Affordable Metros for First-Time Buyers in 2023

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With rising shares of home price reductions, high relative housing supply, and mortgage and rent affordability, these metros offer a starting point for budget-conscious first-time homebuyers. Thu, 12/08/2022 - 10:18. Already, some metros are showing promising signs of cost relief in a cooling housing market.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages. Our state and local tax burdens are among the lowest in the country, and our state budget operates with a healthy surplus rather than a deficit.”. The authors of the Opportunity Zones section of the tax reform bill, Sen.