Housing: The Key to the American Dream

Event ID: PP1162966

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue: Realtor.com Headquarters

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Summary

Homeownership remains one of the most powerful drivers of generational wealth, shaping financial security, stability, and long-term opportunity. This panel will unpack the cost of waiting to buy a home, the rising influence of intergenerational transfers, and the different forms of wealth a home creates. Together, we’ll explore what it will take to preserve homeownership as a pathway to prosperity for future generations.

Contributors

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