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Tom Barrett: “The average age of a first-time homebuyer was probably 28…”

Featuring: Tom Barrett, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 7

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HUD Secretary Scott Turner stops in Lansing to talk affordable housing

Published | Video Starts at 12:11

I mean, it used to be 15 years ago you could build a three bedroom, you know, starter home relatively affordably. You know, The average age of a first-time homebuyer was probably 28 years old back then. It's over 40 years old today. and a Huge component of that is the regulatory environment that adds everything to the cost of everything you buy. (12:11–12:18)

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Asserts that the average age of first-time homebuyers has increased from 28 to over 40 years old.

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