Mortgage rates are rising rapidly, with 30-year fixed rates expected to stay at or above 7% through 2028. Higher rates reduce home affordability and increase the salary needed to buy a house. Using the 28/36 rule, no more than 28% of gross monthly income should go to housing payments. For example, a $2,000 monthly mortgage requires an annual income of at least $85,714 to afford it.
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