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  • Homeownership is becoming less attainable because of high mortgage rates and insurance costs.
  • The climate crisis is triggering insurance price hikes, as insurers anticipate more damage payouts.
  • Some Americans are opting for rentals or to relocate due to the high costs of owning a home.

Aspiring homeowners might be out of luck this year — and high mortgage rates are only part of the problem.