Anywhere Real Estate Inc. has released findings from the Coldwell Banker 2025 American Dream Report, highlighting significant impacts of housing affordability on consumer behavior and broader economic trends. According to the report, 71% of aspiring homeowners are delaying major life decisions-such as marriage, having children, career changes, and even pet ownership-until they can afford to purchase a home. The report, based on a survey conducted by The Harris Poll, indicates that despite affordability challenges, homeownership remains central to the American Dream for most Americans. The data also reveals that 56% of Americans personally associate homeownership with the American Dream, outpacing other milestones like marriage or career success. Anywhere Real Estate Inc. emphasizes that these trends are reshaping patterns in household formation and consumer behavior, underlining the importance of homeownership in both personal and financial stability.