Fannie Mae Study- Americans more Likely to Rent

Overall, according to Fannie Mae, one-third of Americans (33 percent) would be more likely to rent their next home than buy, up from 30 percent in January 2010. Among renters, 59 percent said they would continue to rent compared to 54 percent in January 2010.


Shifting U.S. demographic and lifestyle trends, including shrinking numbers of married couples and fewer households with children, correlate to housing decisions that may have long-term implications for the housing market, according to Fannie Mae’s research analysis.