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High mortgage rates and a low supply of homes for sale has made homeownership feel out of reach for many Americans. And yet it remains an important way for Americans to build wealth.

We speak with Chris Herbert, with the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, about how homeownership became such an important part of the American Dream, and about other ways to build wealth.

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This week we get political on The Podcast and launch a brand new course over on The Property Hub! Exciting times. 

We've read the housing issues in the manifestos so that you don't have to. Find out what the Conservative, Labour and Lib Dem policies on housing are, and how these might impact you. Of course, housing is only part of the reason you choose who to vote for, but we're focussing solely on this topic. 

New course: How to invest when you have no time.

 

How To Invest When You Have No Time - is now online! Take a look here.

You’ll learn:

• Why it’s important to identify what you’re best at to ensure you’re on the right property path
• How a fantastic assistant will make running your property portfolio a breeze!
• Why clear processes and strong systems will save you time and give you the best chance of success
• How outsourcing to professionals can pay dividends for the rest of your life
• Why not sweating the small stuff leads to big things!

Meetups Tonight!

Get along to one of The Property Hub Meetups this evening. There are around 40 locations to choose from including new groups in Doncaster, Stoke-On-Trent, and Stockholm. Find your nearest get together and register for a free ticket.

Resource of the week

Noisli claims to help improve focus, block out annoying noises and get into the zone that works for you. Sounds good? Try it here. 

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