Understand why the current housing market is so challenging, how people can afford to buy a home, and what’s next for interest rates.

How are people able to afford to buy a home in the current housing market? When will houses be affordable again? Hosts Anna Helhoski and Tess Vigeland (filling in for Sean) discuss the current state of the housing market with NerdWallet home and mortgages expert Holden Lewis, exploring factors such as high mortgage rates, slow home sales, and high prices. They explore the various factors that have made homebuying so difficult and what potential buyers can do to navigate this tough market.

Then, they break down the latest money headlines, including student loan forgiveness being blocked in two states, the IRS running into customer service issues, and a new California law that will add financial literacy to high school curriculums.

In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: the housing market, mortgage rates, homebuying tips, real estate trends, home insurance, first-time homebuyers, high mortgage rates, home affordability, real estate market, mortgage rates 2024, housing market forecast, home prices, real estate investment, housing market trends, property market, home insurance costs, homebuying guide, home sales, buying a home, home ownership, housing crisis, real estate tips, home insurance, mortgage trends, real estate news, home equity, mortgage rates today, real estate market forecast, housing market analysis, real estate market trends, home buying tips, and mortgage loan tips.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.

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