Knowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership


Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the home buying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back.
Today, there are over 75 million Millennials and 67 million Gen Z’ers in the U.S., making up a significant number of both current and soon-to-be homebuyers. According to a recent Fannie Mae survey of more than 2,000 of these individuals:
In addition, the survey also reveals that for younger generations, the motivation to own a home may be more emotional than financial compared to previous generations:

<50% say they want to use their home as an asset


78% believe it’s the best way to live the way they want, without restrictions


80% believe homeownership is the best way to make it on their own

Whether ho ...