Homeownership is a goal for many Americans, but a new report from personal financial marketplace Credible finds many are financially unprepared for this milestone.
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Premier Member Editorial–Beyond the Note: How Modern Data Empowers Sustainable Homeownership
Equifax’s Jesse Hardin says a deeper understanding of a borrower’s complete financial picture is the key to navigating today’s housing landscape.
KeyBank: 25% of Americans Say Homeownership Feels Out of Reach
KeyBank, Cleveland, released its 2026 Financial Mobility Pulse Poll, finding that a quarter of Americans say homeownership currently feels out of reach.
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank: Homeownership Affordability Improves Slightly
Homeownership affordability improved slightly in July as mortgage interest rates moderated, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reported Friday.
Insurify: Hidden Costs Add More Than $21,000 Annually to Homeownership Cost
Non-mortgage expenses such as home and flood insurance, property taxes, utilities and maintenance add more than $21,000 annually to the total cost of homeownership on average, according to a new report from Insurify, Cambridge, Mass.
Hidden Costs of Homeownership Average $21,400 Annually, Bankrate Reports
The average annual hidden costs associated with homeownership for a single-family home in the United States total $21,400, a new study from Bankrate found.
82% Consider Homeownership Part of the American Dream, Bankrate Finds
More than eight in 10 Americans consider homeownership to be part of the American Dream, up from 78% last year and 74% in 2023, according to Bankrate, New York.
More Americans Say Homeownership Is Not Attainable, KeyBank Finds
KeyBank, Cleveland, released its 2025 Financial Mobility Survey, finding that 46% of survey respondents who don’t currently own a home say it’s not attainable for them.
Gen Z, Millennial Homeownership Rates Flat in 2024, Redfin Finds
Redfin, Seattle, found that homeownership rates for Gen Z and millennials were stagnant in 2024.
Cost of Owning, Maintaining a Home Up 26% Since 2020, Bankrate Finds
The average annual cost of owning and maintaining a single-family home in the U.S. is 26% higher now than four years ago, according to Bankrate, New York.