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July 29, 2019
Forbes

Nearly 40% Of Homes In The U.S. Are Free And Clear Of A Mortgage

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More American households are owning their homes free and clear with the burden of paying a mortgage out of the picture, and older homeowners especially are making headway on mortgage debt.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brendarichardson/2019/07/26/nearly-40-of-homes-in-the-us-are-free-and-clear-of-a-mortgage/#5bb4d27247c2

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