This paper reviews the literature that describes the micro-level economic and social
consequences of homeownership. We adopt an interdisciplinary approach and include …

British and Dutch urban policies have advocated housing diversification and social mix in
neighbourhoods subject to urban renewal. Question marks have been placed against the …

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 the United …

It has been said that people need the confidence, continuity and trust in the world which
comprise ontological security in order to lead happy and fulfilled lives, and furthermore that …

We study the impact of homeowning on the cognitive and behavioral outcomes of children.
Using four waves of a comprehensive national panel data set, we control for many social …

This paper is a critical analysis of recent US policy to promote low-income homeownership.
It examines the ideology and assumptions buttressing this policy, evidence on the effects of …

On 21 November 1998, some 860 people cast votes in a local election in the heart of
Guangzhou. This was not an election for government posts; rather, it determined the make …

This paper examines the effect of homeownership status on individual subjective wellbeing
indicators in urban China using a large nationally representative dataset. It is the first to …

We argue in this paper that research on housing preference and choice focusing on
functional aspects of the home may be enhanced by incorporating social and psychological …

For most individuals, housing is the largest consumption and investment item of their lifetime
and, as a result, housing satisfaction is an important component of their quality of life. The …