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Shadow Buyers Struggle in D.C. Housing Market | Washington DC News
A new Bright MLS report reveals a growing trend in the D.C. area: “shadow homebuyers”—young adults aged 25 to 39 living with parents not out of choice, but because they can’t afford homes. Nearly 5% of households in the region fit this profile, ranking D.C. among the top ten nationally. Prince George’s County leads with 8%. With average incomes around $41K and median home prices hitting $180K, homeownership feels impossible. Many are fleeing to cheaper cities like Baltimore or Pittsburgh. Experts say the fix? More affordable starter homes, not just big single-family houses. Thank you to our…
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