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Karen Zamora

As interest rates rise, the 'American dream' of homeownership fades for some

Homeownership feels out of reach for many Americans. (Seth Wenig/AP)

Mackenzie Bathgate and her husband, Jon, have been trying to buy a home in Lansdale, PA., for eight months now.

"At this point, we've seen 28 homes in person, but ultimately made seven different offers, each one a little bit more aggressive than the last just because we got so tired of it," Bathgate said. "It's supposed to be exciting and it's been the opposite."

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