A vintage 'Boy Meets World' clip featuring Cory and Topanga highlights changes in the housing market since 1999. In the episode titled "Picket Fences," Cory purchases a house for $80,000, with the down payment being easily manageable at the time, equating to 25% of a family’s income. Real estate expert Freddie Smith analyzed the clip, noting a significant difference in median home prices and incomes over the decades, emphasizing how affordable housing was in Philly back then compared to today's market conditions.
Cory finds their dream house with the help of a realtor for just $80,000. 'How can we afford an $80,000 house?' Topanga asks Cory.
In 1999, the median house price in Philly was around $80,000. The total payment was $750 a month to get that house.
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