American homeownership down over time, Gallup poll shows
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NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
Gallup data show that homeownership is actually down in the U.S. over time. This is particularly true among those under age 65; seniors continue to own at about the same rate. Regardless, fewer young people now than in the past own a home, although other Gallup data suggest that young people would still like to own a home if they could.
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Listen to the conversation above.
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