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- A Harris Poll finds 51% say the American Dream of homeownership is dead, with 57% of Gen-Z sharing that view.
- Affordability issues persist, evidenced by 42,000 canceled home purchase agreements in February, the highest in nearly a decade.
- Younger generations cite down payment challenges and student loan debt as barriers, while rising utilities and maintenance costs affect homeowners, and experts attribute these to structural issues and national policies.
