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As we move through 2024, the global real estate market continues to present major affordability challenges — particularly in developing countries where wages haven’t kept up with soaring home prices. A recent report from BestBrokers highlights the 10 least affordable countries to buy a home, based on a simple but telling metric: the property price-to-income ratio.

This ratio measures how many years of an average salary it would take to purchase a home, and the results paint a stark picture of global housing inequality.

At the top of the list is Turkey, where an average home costs nearly as much as the average annual salary — resulting in an alarming 81.45% property price-to-income ratio. Despite moderate real estate prices per square meter compared to developed countries, low average incomes in Turkey, Nepal, and India make homeownership extremely difficult for local residents.

Interestingly, South Korea shows a high per-square-meter price ($10,318.46), but with a stronger income level ($26,653.39), its affordability ranking improves significantly.

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What It Is

Attempting to identify home title fraud and identity theft at an early stage, county recorders all over the country have implemented FREE "Property Owner Alert Programs".

How It Works

A property owner registers their email and receives notification of any instrument recorded in their name. While it doesn't necessarily prevent fraud, participation in this FREE program can really make a difference.

Why You Should Consider It

• Peace of mind: With this program, you can stay informed about any changes or activity related to your property. You will be the first to know of any new liens, changes in ownership, or even potential fraud attempts

• Proactive Protection: By discovering improper recordings early, you can take prompt action if any issues arise and avoid potential headaches down the road.

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Where to Sign Up

If you are in any of the counties below, please click the link.

Tarrant: https://propertyfraudalert.com/TXTarrant
Dallas: https://dallas.tx.publicsearch.us/property-alert
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Collin: https://collin.tx.publicsearch.us/property-alert

Source Information: WFG Underwriting