Affordability is at the top of everyone’s minds these days, especially in this challenging economy full of financial uncertainty. As economic conditions remain unstable, lower-budget homebuyers are increasingly drawn to more affordable communities. Mortgage rates continue to hover close to the 6% mark and there’s plenty of active inventory to choose from. Active listings grew 15.3% year over year, according to the  Realtor.com®   market trends report . For people who are looking to move into