Buying a house is mission impossible for many Americans


US home sales

IN the red-hot United States housing market, homebuyers are facing sticker-shock as prices have soared, and now they also have been hit with a surge in borrowing rates.

“I’ve visited approximately 150 houses since 2019,” frustrated homebuyer Liz Stone tells AFP.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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