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Sherrod Brown: “They're paying more in rent than they pay on a monthly…”

Featuring: Sherrod Brown, Democratic | Former U.S. Senate, Ohio

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Decision 2026 | Full interview with Sherrod Brown, candidate for Ohio Senate Democratic primary

Published | Video Starts at 10:09

One of the most troubling things. Young people today, more than the last five generations, don't believe they'll ever own a home. They're paying more in rent than they pay on a monthly mortgage payment, but they can't get the money together for a down payment. We should be partnering with local communities and local businesses and young people on how can we get them in, you know, to buy a home. Cheaper, obviously. (10:09–10:17)

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Asserts that high rent costs prevent young people from saving for home down payments.

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