Some renters say homeownership isn't part of their American Dream: Renting is 'really freeing for me'

According to CNBC, some renters are embracing a cultural shift—they no longer see renting as a stepping stone to homeownership, but rather as their preferred lifestyle. For these renters, the long-term lease offers something homeownership doesn't: freedom from maintenance, flexibility to move, and relief from decades of mortgage commitments. This reflects a broader rethinking of what the American Dream means, suggesting that security and stability might look quite different to today's renters than to previous generations.

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