Even considering rampant inflation and high mortgage rates, the idea of owning a home and achieving the American Dream remains a primary goal for large swaths of the population, according to a survey from Falls & Co.

"The economy is now slowing from the otherwise robust first estimate of third quarter growth," said Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae SVP and Chief Economist.

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"Prospective home buyers experienced another difficult month due to the persistent lack of housing inventory and the highest mortgage rates in a generation," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

From bustling cities in the Midwest to sunny spots on the West Coast, some places stand out due to affordable housing and high homeownership rates.

It’s a chicken-or-egg situation for homebuyers and sellers. Demand is rising partly due to an uptick in new listings, and listings are increasing partly because sellers are noticing more buyers enter the market.

"There's tremendous difficulty in the commercial real estate market with higher interest rates," said Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors. But are there changes on the horizon?

Home values in Opportunity Zones tend to roughly match broader home prices. Find out what that means for the roughly 3,500 Opportunity Zones throughout the country.

"Younger homebuyers—mostly Gen Z and Millennials—are especially into the idea of rental income as a key factor in their home buying decisions," said Zillow Senior Population Scientist Manny Garcia.

“These high interest rates have had a great impact on the U.S.’ overall economic performance,” said National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Statistically, this is much better than the historical average, but if we look at this component, there are some worrying signs in the economy.”