The steep price of housing is forcing Americans to delay marriage, kids and other milestones

1. Median age for first-time home buyers reached 40, a historic high. 2. High home prices and mortgage rates delaying major life events for many. 3. Housing costs consume almost half of an $80,000 income, causing financial strain. 4. Focus on homeownership reshapes lifestyle choices for aspiring buyers. 5. 85% still believe in homeownership as part of the American dream.