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As housing affordability remains a concern for many Americans, a new Point2 study revealed the biggest U.S. cities where it's easiest for Gen Zers to become homeowners—and locations where it's nearly impossible.

The path to homeownership is becoming increasingly challenging for Americans nationwide, but how much can potential homebuyers afford to spend on a home in today's market? A new Point2 study showed that the median home price is now twice what the average buyer can afford, posing even more financial barriers for those seeking the American Dream.

Single-family homeowners and condo owners are losing hundreds of dollars by the day, according to a new Point2 analysis. Learn which cities were hit the hardest in this latest study.

A new Point2 study revealed homes are selling at a much faster pace than they did last year, flying off the market as increasing housing competition and dwindling inventory drive homebuyers to snatch up the limited options available.

Millions of dollars can purchase extraordinary, one-in-a-million homes. Click through to find out where the most expensive homes are located, as analyzed by Point2.

Diving into search engine keyword searches, Point2 delved into the thoughts of current real estate investors and those looking to invest/move internationally.

On one hand, buying a home and paying a mortgage means owners can build equity and leave an inheritance. However, when adding up monthly mortgage payments, home insurance, and property taxes, many renters could be left feeling like renting is not just the best option, but the only option.

Researchers from Point2 reveal that even in non-core, secondary, cities, affordable first homes are quickly becoming a thing of the past.

For a clearer glimpse into what first-time homebuyers are experiencing, Poin2 analyzed the number of years it would take for the average renter to save up for the upfront costs required to buy, as well as how many years it would take to cover the full cost of the first year of homeownership in the top-100 metropolitan real estate areas.

Over the last decade, an average of 2,971 single-family homes were completed every day compared to the 3,513 permits issued daily.