Tag Archives: Americans Showing More Desire to Buy

The percentage of U.S. residents who say owning a home is an essential part of the American dream has hit a three-year high, reaching 79 percent, according to the CNBC-All-America Economic Survey. What’s more, the number of Americans who say it is better to own than rent grew by four points to 69 percent, according to the survey. More Americans also believe owning a home is a better long-term investment than stocks. “The housing numbers are all heading in the right direction,” reports Diana Olick for CNBC. “Home prices up, […]