It’s been decades since mortgage affordability has been this bad, leaving some people to give up hope in the American Dream.
Read More »Buying Power Shifts Across Nation’s Largest Cities
While the average homebuyer can now afford to spend even less on a home, a new Point2 study revealed that the median home price in the U.S. is now 50% higher than the average affordable home price.
Read More »Survey Finds American Dream Still Alive Despite Inflation, Mortgage Rates
A new survey from Falls & Co. finds that Americans still have not soured on the idea of owning a home despite challenging current market conditions.
Read More »More Than Half of Americans Fear They Will Never Own a Home
Among Americans who don’t currently own a home, 51% say they’re worried they will never attain homeownership, according to a new survey from LendingTree. Mortgage rates topped 7% last month and home prices hit new highs in June.
Read More »How Costly Is the American Dream of Homeownership?
An analysis of the salary one earned to afford a home over the past 20 years found some stark differences between then and now. Click through to learn where this dream might be beyond the reach of the average household.
Read More »Homeowners Face Fewer Financial Hardships
Renters are more likely to struggle with paying for basic needs than homeowners, according to new research.
Read More »The American Dream: Homeownership Still Included?
The U.S. savings rate has dropped to a five-year low, and according to a recent report, a change in the definition of the American Dream is following it.
Read More »Rude Awakening: Is Homeownership Still Part of the American Dream?
A piece of land and a roof over one’s head has been a part of the American Dream since its inception, but could the changing market spell put an end to that? ValueInsured asked 5,000 Americans from all walks of life over the last two years their thoughts. The results are surprising.
Read More »Education’s Influential Role in Home Purchase Decisions
The progression of homeownership across the U.S. is declining and educational attainment is a leading factor in the direction of these numbers, according to First American Financial Corp.
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