More Americans Prefer Buying Homes Over Renting for First Time Since 2023: Report

Fewer prospective homeowners said they are waiting for market conditions to improve before purchasing.
More Americans Prefer Buying Homes Over Renting for First Time Since 2023: Report
A for-sale sign is displayed near a home in Austin, Texas, on April 24, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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Despite elevated mortgage rates and high home prices, the majority of Americans still favor buying a home rather than renting in the current housing environment, a new report from Bank of America said.

BofA’s Homebuyer Insights Report, released on June 23, shows that 53 percent of survey respondents said buying a home is the preferred option versus renting or living with family members, the first time in three years of positive homebuying sentiment.

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