Tag Archives: Fannie Mae finds Americans remain committed to homeownership

Home values may be down nationwide, but the majority of Americans surveyed by Fannie Mae in the fourth quarter still prefer homeownership as opposed to renting. Fannie released its quarterly national housing survey Tuesday morning after interviewing 3,000 Americans between the months of October and December. Two-thirds of renters surveyed said they hope to buy a home in the future — a trend that subsists across all education levels and demographics. “In spite of the impact of the housing crisis on home values and homeownership rates across the country, Americans […]