One-Third of U.S. Renters Want to Own A Home But Believe They'll Never Be Able to Afford One

Source: International Business Times

A new CNBC and SurveyMonkey survey found that 34% of American renters want to own a home but believe they will never be able to afford one. Getty Images Renters who hope to buy a house someday are increasingly convinced that rising prices, mortgage rates, and the cost of basic necessities will keep them from ever getting the keys to a place of their own. A new CNBC and SurveyMonkey poll found that 34% of American renters want to own a home but believe they will never be able to afford one, highlighting the growing divide between the desire for homeownership and the financial realities facing households across the country.