Homeownership: Still Part of the 'American Dream' for ManyBy Meredith Dunn, Research Communications Manager, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®  The housing market has faced some unique hurdles in the past year: tight inventories in some areas, affordability issues, credit availability, and more. Despite this, the desire to own a home remains strong. According to the Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) report, released by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) last month, 88 percent of U.S. households believe owning a home is a good financial decision.			
			
		
			Please login to continue reading, or follow the link in your e-Newsletter. Signup for a free trial! | 
		 
	 
                 
	 | 
	

    		
    	
The housing market has faced some unique hurdles in the past year: tight inventories in some areas, affordability issues, credit availability, and more. Despite this, the desire to own a home remains strong. According to the Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) report, released by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) last month, 88 percent of U.S. households believe owning a home is a good financial decision.			
			
		
			
	 
	