Housing: The Key to the American Dream
Summary
Homeownership remains one of the most powerful drivers of generational wealth, shaping financial security, stability, and long-term opportunity. This panel will unpack the cost of waiting to buy a home, the rising influence of intergenerational transfers, and the different forms of wealth a home creates. Together, we’ll explore what it will take to preserve homeownership as a pathway to prosperity for future generations.
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- Presented By: Realtor.com
Contributors
- Colin Allen
- Jung Hyun Choi
- Jessica Lautz
- Danielle Hale
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