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It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families

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New research indicates that housing affordability is becoming a challenge for middle-income families, with one in five renters reporting difficulty paying for housing in full and on time.

Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time.

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