Last Week in Review: Americans favor owning
Americans Favor Owning Versus Renting a Home
The Census Bureau recently reported a homeownership rate of 64.2% in the first quarter of 2019, up from the 10-year low of 63.7% in the first quarter of 2015.
A recent study by LendingTree shows that 67% of homeowners surveyed aged 22 and older believe that owning a home is a better option that renting. In addition, the longer you remain in a home, the stronger you believe that owning is better than renting. The survey revealed that 72% of homeowners who have resided in their home for seven to nine years agree with the statement.
The survey also showed that about 15% of homeowners believe renting is easier than owning a home, and another 18% are neutral on the topic. "Just 13% of homeowners across all ages wish they could go back to renting, but when broken down by age, 1 out of every 5 homeowners ages 22 to 37 say they miss renting."
In conclusion, the US "Goldilocks" economy includes:
- Slowing home price gains
- Rising wages
- Uptick in homes for sale
- Strong job market
- High Consumer Confidence
- Historically low rates
The above points will continue to be a tailwind for new home buyers on their way to the American Dream of owning a home.
