With housing affordability squeezing buyers, one in six (16 percent) of aspiring homebuyers have given up on purchasing a home in the past five years because they could not find anything they liked or could afford, according to a new Bankrate survey. Nearly 3 in 10 (28 percent) aspiring homeowners said the price of a home in their area was the most important issue when deciding whether to purchase a home. * Younger generations believe they have fewer financial opportunities compared to older generations. * Younger generations believe they have fewer financial opportunities compared to older generations. Among aspiring homeowners, just 7 percent are actively shopping for a home — searching for-sale homes in their area or attending open houses.