Homeownership Rate Drops For the First Time Since 2016
06 September 2025

Homeownership Rate Drops For the First Time Since 2016

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For the first time since 2016, the number of U.S. homeowner households has slipped—while renter households jumped by 2.6%. We’ll explore what’s driving this shift, from high mortgage rates and record home prices to changing life stages, and what it means for rental demand and real estate investors across different markets.
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