[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fqjz13tstv0yt":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":39,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":43},{"item":4,"previous":27,"next":33},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":14,"isInfographic":15,"categories":16,"isVideo":15,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":25,"updatedAt":26},34961,"is-owning-a-home-still-the-american-dream-for-younger-buyers","Is Owning a Home Still the American Dream for Younger Buyers?","\u003Cp>Everyone has their own idea of the American Dream, and it's different for each person.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231127\u002F20231130-Is-Owning-a-Home-Still-the-American-Dream-for-Younger-buyers.png","\u003Cp>Everyone has their own idea of the American Dream, and it's different for each person. But, in a recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bankrate.com\u002Fmortgages\u002Fhomeownership-remains-centerpiece-of-american-dream\u002F#faq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">survey\u003C\u002Fa> by \u003Cem>Bankrate\u003C\u002Fem>, people were asked about the achievements they believe represent the American Dream the most. The answers show that owning a home still claims the #1 spot for many Americans today (\u003Cem>see graph below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231127\u002F20231130-Homeownership-Remains-the-1-feature-of-the-american-dream.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231127\u002F20231130-Homeownership-Remains-the-1-feature-of-the-american-dream.png\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In fact, according to the graph, owning a home is more important to people than retiring, having a successful career, or even getting a college degree. But is the dream of homeownership still alive for younger generations?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A recent \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.1000wattinside.com\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">survey\u003C\u002Fa> by \u003Cem>1000watt \u003C\u002Fem>dives into how the two generations many people believed would be the renter generations (Gen Z and millennials) feel about homeownership. Specifically, it asks if they want to buy a home in the future. The resounding answer is yes (\u003Cem>see graph below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231127\u002F20231130-Gen-Z-and-millenials-do-you-want-to-buy-a-home-at-some-point-in-the-future.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231127\u002F20231130-Gen-Z-and-millenials-do-you-want-to-buy-a-home-at-some-point-in-the-future.png\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While there are plenty of reasons why someone might prefer \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F23\u002Fwhy-homeowners-are-thankful-they-own\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">homeownership\u003C\u002Fa> to renting, the same \u003Cem>1000watt\u003C\u002Fem> survey shows, that for 63% of \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F26\u002Faffordable-homeownership-strategies-for-gen-z\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gen Z\u003C\u002Fa> and millennials, it’s that your place doesn’t feel like “home” unless you own it – maybe you feel the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That emotional draw is further emphasized when you look at the reasons why Gen Z and millennials want to become homeowners. For all the \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F07\u002Fhomeowner-net-worth-has-skyrocketed\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">financial benefits\u003C\u002Fa> homeownership provides, in most cases it’s about the lifestyle or \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F24\u002Fwhy-homeowners-feel-thankful-for-their-homes-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">emotional benefits\u003C\u002Fa> (\u003Cem>see graph below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231127\u002F20231130-Whats-the-primary-reason-you-want-to-own-a-home.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231127\u002F20231130-Whats-the-primary-reason-you-want-to-own-a-home.png\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>What Does This Mean for You?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>If you’re a part of Gen Z or are a millennial and you’re ready, willing, and able to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F08\u002Fthinking-about-using-your-401k-to-buy-a-home\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buy a home\u003C\u002Fa>, you’ll want a great real estate agent by your side. Their experience and expertise in the local housing market will help you overcome today’s high \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F16\u002Fare-higher-mortgage-rates-here-to-stay\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F21\u002Fare-there-actually-more-homes-for-sale-right-now\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">low inventory\u003C\u002Fa>, and rising \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F22\u002Fhome-prices-still-growing-just-at-a-more-normal-pace\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home prices\u003C\u002Fa> to find your first home and turn your dream into a reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Working with a local real estate agent to find your dream home is the key to unlocking the American Dream.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F03\u002Fthe-benefits-of-buying-a-multi-generational-home-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\">Buying a home\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"> is a big, important decision that represents the heart of the American Dream. If you want to accomplish your goal, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F30\u002Fa-real-estate-agent-helps-take-the-fear-out-of-the-market\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">let’s connect\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"> to start the process today.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231127\u002F20231130-Homeownership-Remains-the-1-feature-of-the-american-dream.png",false,[17,21],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers","2023-11-30T16:00:00Z","2023-12-12T16:30:44Z",{"id":28,"slug":29,"title":30,"featuredImage":31,"publishedAt":32,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},34928,"why-the-economy-wont-tank-the-housing-market","Why the Economy Won’t Tank the Housing Market","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231127\u002F20231129-Why-the-Economy-Wont-crash-the-housing-market.png","2023-11-29T11:30:00Z",{"id":34,"slug":35,"title":36,"featuredImage":37,"publishedAt":38,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},35380,"3-reasons-to-sell-your-house-before-the-new-year-infographic","3 Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year [INFOGRAPHIC]","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231130\u002F3-Reasons-To-Sell-Your-House-Before-The-New-Year-KCM-Share.png","2023-12-01T11:30:00Z",{"cover":40,"open":41,"shareSpread":42},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[44,48,49,53,57,61,65,66,70,74,78,82,86,90,94,98,102,106,110,114,118,122,126,130,134,138,142,146,150,154],{"id":45,"name":46,"slug":47},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},{"id":50,"name":51,"slug":52},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":54,"name":55,"slug":56},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":62,"name":63,"slug":64},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},{"id":67,"name":68,"slug":69},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":71,"name":72,"slug":73},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":75,"name":76,"slug":77},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":79,"name":80,"slug":81},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":87,"name":88,"slug":89},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":91,"name":92,"slug":93},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":95,"name":96,"slug":97},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":99,"name":100,"slug":101},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":103,"name":104,"slug":105},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":107,"name":108,"slug":109},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":111,"name":112,"slug":113},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":115,"name":116,"slug":117},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":119,"name":120,"slug":121},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":123,"name":124,"slug":125},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":127,"name":128,"slug":129},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":131,"name":132,"slug":133},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":135,"name":136,"slug":137},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":139,"name":140,"slug":141},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":143,"name":144,"slug":145},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":147,"name":148,"slug":149},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":151,"name":152,"slug":153},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":155,"name":156,"slug":157},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]