Experts weigh in on the relevance of the 30% rent rule

TL;DR
The traditional 30% rule for rent affordability is less relevant today, especially in high-cost cities and for very low or high-income earners. Experts recommend creating a detailed budget and considering individual circumstances to determine affordable rent, rather than strictly adhering to the 30% guideline.
Topics:nationreal-estate#30-percent-rule#housing-costs#housing-market#real-estate#rent-affordability#rent-budget
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