Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle-income families, but soaring prices have shut out a growing share of would-be buyers, pushing the gap between renters and owners to record levels. Renters who cannot afford to buy are missing out on years of equity accumulation, while owners who locked in low mortgage rates see their net worth grow. Analysts warn the widening divide could fuel generational inequality as homeownership slips further out of reach for younger and lower-income Americans.
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