The Recession’s Effect on Homeownership Preferences

Report examines drivers of post-recession homeownership

Share of Respondents that View Owning as Financially Better than Renting

Courtesy JCHS

Share of Respondents that View Owning as Financially Better than Renting

Did the recession turn homeowners off from the idea of owning a home and instead leave them in favor of renting one? Not likely, an August white paper from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University found. The authors discovered that homeownership following the recession is more likely to be determined by an individual’s status as a homeowner or a renter through the downturn. The report used data from Fannie Mae’s 2010 and 2011 National Housing Surveys. Read the full report.

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Hallie Busta

Hallie Busta is a former associate editor of products and technology at ARCHITECT, Architectural Lighting, and Residential Architect. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill school and a LEED Green Associate credential. Previously, she wrote about building-material sales and distribution at Hanley Wood. Follow her on Twitter at @HallieBusta.

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