Housing in the US: Mortgage rates hit 7% and renters feel squeezed

If you're looking for a house to purchase or a place to rent, you're probably feeling squeezed. Mortgage rates have hit seven percent - and a new study shows that renters across the economic spectrum are having trouble paying rent. What's happening in the housing market?


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