Homebuyer Education and Counseling On Sept. 18, 2018, NeighborWorks America released highlights from its sixth annual national  housing survey, America at Home. Aspirations of homeownership remain strong, with 92 percent of adults saying homeownership is an important part of the American dream. However, a steady  and significant percentage of consumers with student loans worry their debt will affect their ability  to achieve homeownership. In addition, there is widespread belief that the mortgage process is  complicated, and relatively few consumers know where to find knowledgeable advice about how to qualify for a mortgage and buy a home.  These factors are just a few of the forces keeping the housing market from having a more robust, broad […]