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Real estate expert explains realities of buying homes with friends
(NewsNation) — The cost of buying a home is higher than ever; hitting an average of $397,954 in June, according to Redfin. That is a 4.9% increase on the previous year. The majority of Americans (54%) say they cannot afford a down payment and closing fees, …