Homeownership Rates: Are They Really Crashing?

 

The Census recently released their 2014 Homeownership Statistics, and many began to worry that Americans have taken a step back from the notion of homeownership.

Easy… Chicken Little

The national homeownership rate peaked in 2004, representing a 69.2% of Americans who bought vs. rented their primary residence. Many have noticed a decline in rate since then and taken that as a bad sign.

However, if you look at the national rate over the last 30 years (1984-2014), you can see that the current homeownership rate has returned closer to the historic norm. 2014 ended the year with a rate of 64% just under the rate in 1985 and 1995.

Bottom Line

With interest rates and prices still below where experts predict, evaluate your ability to purchase a home with a local real estate professional.

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To Discuss the Purchase of Your Dream Home Call/Text Me at 561-886-7476 (no obligation to Buy) and Start Packing.

Ryan Critch, The Real Estate Expert
CEO Ocean400 International Realty
561-886-7476

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