No More American Dream? Housing Market Strains Buyers and Owners

USA Today, April 7, 2026-Andrea Riquier
Is the American dream of homeownership still realistic?
Perhaps not, according to many Americans. In a recent survey of more than 2,000 consumers, The Harris Poll found that many believe the dream is slipping further away. Across generations, respondents said that homeownership was too hard to break into – and that once achieved, it was too challenging, expensive, or both, to maintain.
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