Starter Homes Are a Million Bucks Now
From Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger by CBS News
July 7, 2026 · 17 min
About this episode
Jill Schlesinger discusses the rising costs of starter homes and the implications for homeownership as part of the American dream.
Starter homes now cost a million dollars in many parts of the country, leaving younger generations wondering whether homeownership is still a realistic goal. Jill asks whether buying a house should remain a cornerstone of the American dream, or if the idea itself has become outdated. Plus, caller questions: Dorian is feeling the financial strain of wedding season as travel costs, gifts, and pricey trips pile up. And Andrew, a brand-new dad, wants to know whether now is the right time to buy term life insurance. Have a money question? Email us here. Subscribe to the Money Moves YouTube channel HERE .
People in this episode
Host: Jill Schlesinger
Topics covered
- homeownership
- starter homes
- American dream
- financial strain
- life insurance
Keywords
- starter homes
- homeownership
- financial strain
- life insurance
- American dream
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