How Much a Starter Home Actually Costs Today (Can You Afford One?)
How Much a Starter Home Actually Costs Today (Can You Afford One?)  
Podcast: George Kamel
Published On: Fri Aug 15 2025
Description: 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! According to Zillow, a starter home now costs $1 million across hundreds of U.S. cities.In today's video, we’ll dive deeper into the numbers to see what's really happening in the housing market, and I'll tell youwhat it actually takes to afford a starter home in 2025. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video Don’t Buy a Home Until You Watch This. • 🏠 Get our free Home Buyers Guide to help you buy the smart way. • 👩🏽‍💼 Find the best real estate agents. • 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. • 📙 Order my book, Breaking Free From Broke, in hardcover.   Connect With Our Sponsors: • Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. • Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road. • Get up to 40% off Cozy Earth with code GEORGE. Explore More From Ramsey Network: 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices