Just as investors want the companies they hold equity in to do well, homeowners have a financial interest in the success of their communities. If neighborhood s

A significant factor for many people deciding where to live is the quality of the local school district, with superior schools creating a price premium for hous

Lee Anne Fennell explores the relationship between home ownership and neighbourhood, arguing that the desire for active participation in local affairs is direct

State and federal government regulations are disciplined by property-owner coalitions whose "voice" is clearly audible in the statehouses and in Congress.

In the decade following the housing crisis, Americans remain enthusiastic about the prospect of owning a home. Homeownership is a symbol of status attainment in