​Middle-income Americans are facing a shortage of affordable home options in the US, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors.

The groups estimate the country needs about 320,000 homes priced at up to $256,000 that would serve those earning up to about $75,000 per year.

"The country's persistent housing inventory crunch impacts middle-income buyers more than any other income bracket," according to the report.

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