Homeownership Still Part of the American Dream for ManyBy Meredith Dunn, Research Communications Manager, National Association of REALTORS®  Affordability challenges persisted in the housing market in numerous parts of the country in 2018. Despite this, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' recently released Aspiring Home Buyers Profile, purchasing a home remains attractive to both owners and non-owners alike. While the optimism that now is a good time to buy remained weak at the end of the year, an overwhelming majority of non-owners said they do want to own a home in the future.			
			
		
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Affordability challenges persisted in the housing market in numerous parts of the country in 2018. Despite this, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' recently released Aspiring Home Buyers Profile, purchasing a home remains attractive to both owners and non-owners alike. While the optimism that now is a good time to buy remained weak at the end of the year, an overwhelming majority of non-owners said they do want to own a home in the future.			
			
		
			
	 
	