Rural Policy Briefs
Shawn Poynter / There Is More Work To Be Done
Shawn Poynter / There Is More Work To Be Done
Homeownership as an Asset in Rural America
Homeownership as an Asset in Rural America
A home is the largest asset most Americans and in particular low- and moderate-income households will ever own. During the nation’s recent economic downturn, the overall housing market has remained remarkably strong. Current instabilities in some investment sources have increased the attention to homeownership as a means of wealth accumulation.