While this generation may have initially focused on renting, many millennials are beginning to see
homeownership as a good investment.
August: Majority of Americans See
Homeownership as Good Investment; Affordability Woes Remain (Word: 28 KB)
Not exact matches
In the end,
homeownership is
best viewed
as a long - term
investment, just like the stock market or any other sound
investment.
According to the latest SCE Housing Survey, part of the Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 72.3 percent of renters «prefer» or «strongly prefer» to own a home rather than rent one, and 55.9 percent view
homeownership as «a
good investment» — findings that dismiss a commonly held notion that they have become averse to
homeownership as a result of societal shifts.
Homeownership, overall, is viewed by 60.4 of those surveyed
as a «somewhat
good» or «very
good»
investment; only 12.7 percent view it
as a «bad
investment.»
The majority of Hispanics view
homeownership as a viable
investment vehicle for wealth - building,
as well as ideal for child - rearing.
This new report covers core topics that will be tracked on a monthly basis such
as views on housing
as a
good financial
investment, whether
homeownership is part of the American Dream, if now is a
good time to buy or sell a home and perception of home price changes.
It includes views on housing
as a
good financial
investment, whether
homeownership is part of the American Dream, if now is a
good time to buy or sell a home, and perception of home price changes.
The National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR) worked throughout the tax reform process to preserve the existing tax benefits of
homeownership and real estate
investment,
as well to ensure
as many real estate professionals
as possible would benefit from proposed tax cuts.
It covers core topics that will be tracked on a monthly basis such
as views on housing
as a
good financial
investment, whether
homeownership is part of the American Dream, if now is a
good time to buy or sell a home and perception of home price changes.
Of the 68 percent of respondents who do not yet own a home, 64 percent view
homeownership as a future goal and 53 percent believe it is a
good investment.
It covers core topics that are tracked on a monthly basis, such
as views on housing
as a
good financial
investment, whether
homeownership is part of the American Dream, if now is a
good time to buy or sell a home and perception of home price changes.
«Our government encourages
homeownership because it benefits families, communities, and our nation's economy;
homeownership is an
investment in our collective futures,» says NAR President Moe Veissi, «HouseLogic.com helps homeowners identify the benefits that will save them money today and plan ahead for future savings,
as well.»