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Is owning a home still part of the American dream?
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Owning a home has been a symbol of achievement in this country for generations. It’s the most common way to accumulate wealth, but home prices surged during the pandemic and haven’t come down.

Today on The Metro, we speak with New York University professor Thomas Sugrue and Detroit Future City CEO Anika Goss about the Detroit housing market and why 60% of Americans believe homeownership doesn't offer the same return on investment it once did.

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January 13th, 2025, 10:00 pm

The Metro

Is owning a home still part of the American dream?

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Is owning a home still part of the American dream?

Published January 13th, 2025, 10:00 pm

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Owning a home has been a symbol of achievement in this country for generations. It’s the most common way to accumulate wealth, but home prices surged during the pandemic and haven’t come down.

Today on The Metro, we speak with New York University professor Thomas Sugrue and Detroit Future City CEO Anika Goss about the Detroit housing market and why 60% of Americans believe homeownership doesn't offer the same return on investment it once did.

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