With the ups and downs in the market Americans are increasingly looking towards home ownership.

Though most people purchase a home for non-financial reasons, everyone realizes there is a money component to homeownership. Here is what they said on this issue:

• 65% of the general population (and 67% of homeowners) believe that homeownership is a 'safe' investment.

• 56% believe that homeownership has more potential as an investment than any other traditional asset class.

• 69% think that now is a good time to buy a home (this number has increased in each of the last two quarters)

To read the entire blog post click here: http://kcmblog.com/2011/08/16/homeownershipstill-the-american-dream/