Home ownership will make you pay attention

American homeownership is soaring, which is good for all of us.

Home sales slowed during the early months of COVID-19, as millions of Americans stayed inside. In the past few months, however, with interest rates at historic lows, homes have been selling at a record pace, USA Today reports.

As Americans flee dense urban areas, they’re looking for room to spread out – what we call “distancing” these days – and big yards for their kids to play in.