Rocket Companies Inc., through its real estate brokerage Redfin, has published a report indicating that the U.S. homeowner population has stopped growing for the first time in nearly a decade. The number of homeowner households fell by 0.1% year over year to approximately 86.2 million in the second quarter. In contrast, renter households increased by 2.6% to an estimated 46.4 million, marking one of the largest rises in recent years. The analysis, based on U.S. Census Bureau data, attributes this shift to rising home prices, high mortgage rates, and economic uncertainty, which have made homeownership more challenging. Additionally, societal trends such as delayed marriages and family planning contribute to later home purchases. Despite these challenges, the homeownership rate remains relatively stable at 65%, while the rentership rate has increased slightly to 35%. Recent decreases in mortgage rates from over 7% to 6.56% may encourage some potential buyers to enter the market.