These days the American dream of home ownership has turned into a nightmare for millions of families. They wake every day to the reality of a horrible decline in the value of the home that has meant so much to them.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The truth is that the dream of homeownership is out of reach for too many Americans.
More Americans own their home than ever before. Nearly 70 percent of American's are homeowners. So it is a good time for us to asses the positive impacts of homeownership on families, communities and on the nation's economy.
Part of the American dream is to own your own property - something no one can take from you.
It's easy to underestimate the real cost of home ownership.
I've long been interested in looking at the culture of consumerism and also was interested in this connection between the American dream and the house, and the house being kind of the ultimate expression of self and success.
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth - both financial affluence and emotional security.
Home ownership is the cornerstone of a strong community.
Democrats and Republicans have been very keen to make home ownership almost a national purpose.
As Realtors, you live and breathe the American dream.
The American dream is still to own your home.