How homeownership got so out of reach

The gap between median household income and median income for homebuyers in the U.S. has been growing, putting housing affordability in its “worst spot” in the last 40 years, an economist told us. In this episode: How homeownership got so out of reach. Plus, a tax deduction business owners love expires in 2025, community colleges that are more training ground than stepping stone, and the debate over open-source AI.

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Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.