Is Buying a Home Still the Way to Wealth? Some Young Americans Aren't Sure
July 13, 2026
Bloomberg
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“Younger Americans’ more negative view on homeownership reflects the economics of their lived experience. They face an affordability problem and they don’t get the returns.”
Penn IUR's Susan Wachter (Wharton) offers expert insight to Bloomberg on why the fast-rising costs of owning a home have some young Americans questioning whether buying a house is still a good investment.
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