Fewer People Than You Think May Own Homes
New research suggests the U.S. homeownership rate may be overstating the actual number of people who own their homes.
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The brief
New research indicates that the official U.S. homeownership rate is lower than previously thought. A new measure of homeownership has been introduced to put people first in the calculation.
Coverage from Axios, The Washington Post, Newser, and NewsNation emphasizes that current data may overstate home ownership. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is also reporting on the updated measurement approach.
Future developments depend on the adoption and impact of the new homeownership measure introduced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
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Quick answers
What does the new research suggest about U.S. homeownership?
The research indicates that the homeownership rate in the U.S. is lower than commonly believed.
Who is providing the new homeownership measure?
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
Which news outlets are reporting on this trend?
Axios, The Washington Post, Newser, and NewsNation are reporting on the findings.
Coverage (5)
- Why the US homeownership rate may overstate how many own their homes NewsNation · 8h ago
- Homeownership rate in the U.S. is lower than you think, new research finds Axios · 8h ago
- The U.S. homeownership rate may not be as high as you think The Washington Post · 8h ago
- New homeownership measure puts people first Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis · 8h ago
- Fewer People Than You Think May Own Homes Newser · 8h ago
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