Study Finds 78% Consider Homeownership Key Component of the American Dream

BY  ON MAY 15, 2024

A new study from Bankrate.com says homeownership remains a centerpiece of Americans’ financial aspirations. However, they say with record-high home prices high mortgage rates, would-be homeowners are struggling to achieve their piece of the American dream. Click here to read more.

According to the report, 78% of Americans consider homeownership a key component of the American dream and placed a higher value on it than on any other indicator of economic stability – including a comfortable retirement, a successful career or a college degree.

“Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, but affordability is the main obstacle to making that a reality.”  Said Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst for Bankrate.

Click here to read the full report at Bankrate.com.


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  • Hamza Ashfaq
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