Jerusalem Demsas, editor-in-chief of The Argument, has a hot take when it comes to our housing woes: “Homeownership is overrated.”

That’s a particularly bold perspective when you take into account that 70 percent of Americans think owning a home is a key part of achieving the American dream. Demsas argues that our homeownership society is not all it’s cracked up to be, and that there can be a real joy in renting.

“I’m a renter and I love being a renter,” she said. “I love being able to move when I want to move. I love not feeling like it’s my responsibility to make sure the roof is okay and make sure the fridge isn’t going to break. A house is a massive asset. Even if you’re an entry-level home buyer, that’s a lot of money. There are a lot of people who benefit from it, and who enjoy get

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