Maryvale: The Evolution of Suburban Life

Maryvale once epitomized the American dream. Then reality stepped in.

bizjournals bizjournals | 1 year ago

Maryvale once epitomized the American dream of suburban family life. During the post-war building boom, a local boy back from the Army transformed acres of farmland west of Phoenix into Arizona’s first planned community. Maryvale, which now stretches from Grand Avenue to 99th Avenue, Camelback to McDowell roads, had it all when it opened in 1955: modern ranch houses that former G.I.s could afford, new schools within walking distance, a slick open-air mall and plenty of recreation for children...

Making the Dream of Country Life a Reality

The New York Times The New York Times | 1 year ago

Drawn by the idea of living upstate, one Washington, D.C., couple took a chance on a ramshackle property in Ulster County.

Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

keepingcurrentmatters keepingcurrentmatter... | 1 year ago

Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, freedom, and a sense of prosperity – are universal. That’s why, for many people, homeownership remains a key part of the American dream. Your home is your stake in the community, a strong financial investment, and an achievement to be proud of. A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents to rank achievements as indicators of financial succ...

The American dream and the affordability crisis

housingwire housingwire | 1 year ago

"The housing affordability crisis impacts us all in one way or another. For young families, it means deferring plans for the future," said Radian Group president, Derek Brummer in this June magazine. The post The American dream and the affordability crisis appeared first on HousingWire.

Competing for the American Dream in a Rigged System

geekestateblog geekestateblog | 1 year ago

[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of Part I of our 214th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 500 GEM members on June 2nd, 2022. Some links included below are to members-only articles.] Imagine sitting down to play a game of Monopoly. You’re dealt the standard share of cash. Someone else chose the racecar so you took the top hat. You’re handed one die (where’s the other one?) and roll a three. Baltic Ave. “I’ll buy it,” you say. “Too lat...

Homeownership Remains the American Dream, Despite Challenges

The New York Times The New York Times | 1 year ago

Nearly three-quarters of Americans say owning a home is a higher measure of achievement than having a successful career, raising a family or earning a college degree, according to a new survey. But affordability remains a challenge for many of them. The survey, released in March for Bankrate.com, a financial services company, found that 74 percent of respondents ranked homeownership as the highest gauge of prosperity, above having a career (60 percent), children (40 percent) and a college educat...

John Catsimatidis: Paying It Forward and the American Dream

BehindTheBricks BehindTheBricks | 5 years ago

In today’s episode we sit down with a man who exemplifies the “American dream.” Over his career, John Catsimatidis has been massively successful in the grocery, real estate, oil, and aviation industries. Through his business endeavors, most notably the Gristedes Grocery chain, John has amassed several billion dollars and may be considering another run for New York City Mayor. Otherwise known as the “John of all trades,” John shares great advice about being creative, paying it fo...

Ditching the “American Dream” & Finding Ways to Live a Wealthier Life

Business & Economy Website Business & Economy W... | 1 year ago

In today’s episode, you’ll get to see the third major reason why Alpha Geek Capital, Tony’s fast-scaling real estate company, is so successful. Omid Tehranirad is the third partner in the group, acting as the […]

Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

housingwire housingwire | 1 year ago

Low claims ratios are a testament to the work title agents do to eliminate items prior to closing, protecting the homeowner and lender. The post Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream appeared first on HousingWire.