They bought a house to ‘grow up.’ Now they can’t afford to start a family.
- Posted on September 17, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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They bought a house to ‘grow up.’ Now they can’t afford to start a family.

The costs associated with owning a home — insurance, property taxes, maintenance, utilities — are surging, causing younger adults to feel further disconnected from the lives they envisioned.