A year ago, the average 30-year rate was 4.12 percent; the 15-year average was 3.22 percent: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/average-us-rate-30-year-mortgage-rises-408-32182467 Affordable Housing, Racial IsolationJustice Anthony Kennedy delivered this timely message in the majority opinion, ruling that the law allows plaintiffs to challenge housing policies that have a discriminatory effect — without having to prove that discrimination was intentional: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/29/opinion/affordable-housing-racial-isolation.html?

@Mark CruseMaybe help can be afforded if you can define what you mean by "viable foreclosure prevention."

However, here are some random thoughts:If 60% of rental income provides sufficient retirement income, you can probably afford to do nothing :-) This has the added benefit of continued capital appreciation, relatively easy single family home management and tax free stepped up basis on first death.

We can't afford the city.

@Aharon Najafi Rentometer is a great resource to search comps and their pricing is fairly affordable.

Hi Guys,I was looking at the affordability in canada and new tech jobs emerging but after more analysis and looking at the numbers i agree it is not a viable investment.

Properties are still affordable with cashflow and appreciation opportunities.

I can afford a sizable down payment on a home and have a great credit score.The reviews online are mostly negative with a few positive mixed in.

He basically got about no notice of a rent reduction from me, out of my sheer frustration.

It sounds like you think you may not be able to afford to house hack.