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When Home Ownership Went Downhill

Have you noticed how owning a home is getting a terrible reputation lately? We are a society that loves to challenge the status quo, and thanks to the spectacular collapse of the housing market, the long-time “American Dream” is the new target. “Isn’t this the best time to buy a home?,” you might ask. “Aren’t [...]