Topic: Are leases replacing the American dream?

For many years, the housing boom drove the Fredericksburg regional economy. Now, as the local housing market struggles to find its footing, the home rental market is thriving.

That local trend is part of a national shift. Though the dream of homeownership remains intact in the U.S., the recent housing bust and resultant weak economy have turned many people from buyers to renters.

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