70 Percent of Renters Believe Owning Makes More Sense

According to Fannie Mae's newest quarterly National Housing Survey, 70 percent of renters believe owning makes more sense than renting. In fact, across all education levels, American think that owning is the smarter move. Almost 66 percent of current renters say they plan to buy a home. Interestingly, the top reasons for buying, including neighborhood safety and good schools, are not financial reasons.