Topic
homeownership
4 stories related to this topic, newest first.
finance36 days ago
Homebuyer Says Affordability No Longer Matches Personal Plans
A prospective buyer who recently reached the financial threshold for homeownership has decided against purchasing. The individual cited a preference for flexibility over long-term asset commitment.
qz.comworld38 days ago
Gen Z Share of Homebuyers Rises to 4% in 2025, Still Far Below Previous Generations at Same Age
Francisco Vazquez, 27, bought a three-bedroom home in Milwaukee for $220,000 after saving $72,000 in just over two years, including a year living rent-free with his parents. Joanna Belechak, 25, purchased a beige brick townhouse in Pittsburgh more than two years ago with parental…
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investopedia.comworld60 days ago
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Incorporate Rent and Utility Payments in Credit Scores
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow credit scores that include on-time rent and utility payments for mortgage qualification. The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the policy change, which aims to expand access to homeownership. Similar updates are planned for Federal Hou…
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Harris Poll Survey Reveals Challenges in U.S. Housing Market for Buyers and Owners
A Harris Poll survey of over 2,000 U.S. consumers indicates widespread concerns about housing affordability and maintenance costs. Younger generations, particularly Gen Z and millennials, report higher levels of pessimism regarding homeownership. The poll, the third on this topic…