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Homeownership Aspirations Remain Strong as Americans Highlight an Opportunity for More Support

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Homeownership Aspirations Remain Strong as Americans Highlight an Opportunity for More Support
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Homeownership Aspirations Remain Strong as Americans Highlight an Opportunity for More Support

2025-06-02 19:59 Last Updated At:20:11

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 2, 2025--

KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the findings of its second annual survey, which the company conducted to gauge Americans’ sentiments about homeownership and support their homebuying aspirations. New data released found that most Americans still believe that homeownership is an important milestone (83%), but an even greater number feel anxious (89%) about affordability and the homebuying process.

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June is National Homeownership Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the importance of owning a home and the opportunities it can create for individuals and families. To mark the occasion, KB Home is sharing survey insights and hosting Homebuying 101 events across the country focused on helping more people feel informed and empowered in their homebuying journey. During these free, in-person workshops, KB Home experts will cover topics like the benefits of owning versus renting, the advantages of new construction and how to navigate the homebuying process, including the financing of a new home.

“This year’s survey shows that the dream of owning a home is still very real, even if many people are unsure how to get there,” said Rob McGibney, President and Chief Operating Officer of KB Home. “At KB Home, we’re helping to bridge that gap by offering new, high-quality homes that are affordably priced and personalized to fit each buyer’s lifestyle. These are the things Americans tell us they value most, and delivering on them is part of our commitment to making homeownership more attainable for more people.”

The national survey was conducted in April 2025 by The Harris Poll. Here is what Americans had to say:

Americans Still Aspire to Own a Home and Are Clear About What Matters

Affordability Is a Real Concern — and So Is Knowing When and How to Buy

The Need for Education Is Clear

“At KB Home, helping our customers achieve their lifelong dream of buying a home — the largest purchase many people ever make — is a privilege that we take seriously,” said McGibney. “Whether it’s selecting the perfect floor plan, understanding financing options or choosing design features, our goal is to guide buyers through the journey with confidence. This year’s survey reinforces just how important that support is, especially when so many are feeling uncertain about the homebuying process.”

To learn more about how KB Home is supporting homebuyers during National Homeownership Month and beyond and to find a nearby Homebuying 101 event, visit kbhome.com/nationalhomeownershipmonth.

For more information on KB Home, call 888-KB-HOMES or visit kbhome.com.

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S. We operate in 49 markets, have built nearly 700,000 quality homes in our more than 65-year history, and are honored to be the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder based on third-party buyer surveys. What sets KB Home apart is our focus on building strong, personal relationships with every customer and creating an exceptional experience that offers our homebuyers the ability to personalize their home based on what they value at a price they can afford. As the industry leader in sustainability, KB Home has achieved one of the highest residential energy-efficiency ratings and delivered more ENERGY STAR® certified homes than any other builder, helping to lower the total cost of homeownership. For more information, visit kbhome.com.

About the Survey

This survey was conducted online within the U.S., April 1–3, 2025, among 2,081 adults (aged 18 and over) by The Harris Poll on behalf of KB Home via its Harris On Demand omnibus product. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/-2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. Complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, is available upon request.

KB Home unveils findings from its second annual survey and expands its mission to educate and empower future homebuyers during National Homeownership Month and beyond.

KB Home unveils findings from its second annual survey and expands its mission to educate and empower future homebuyers during National Homeownership Month and beyond.

A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh, local officials said Sunday.

A young woman died overnight in a hospital intensive care unit after debris from a drone fell on a house during the attack on Saturday, regional Gov. Alexander Gusev said on Telegram.

Three other people were wounded and more than 10 apartment buildings, private houses and a high school were damaged, he said, adding that air defenses shot down 17 drones over Voronezh. The city is home to just over 1 million people and lies some 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the Ukrainian border.

The attack came the day after Russia bombarded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight into Friday, killing at least four people in the capital Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials.

For only the second time in the nearly four-year war, Russia used a powerful new hypersonic missile that struck western Ukraine in a clear warning to Kyiv and NATO.

The intense barrage and the launch of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile followed reports of major progress in talks between Ukraine and its allies on how to defend the country from further aggression by Moscow if a U.S.-led peace deal is struck.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday in his nightly address that Ukrainian negotiators “continue to communicate with the American side.”

Chief negotiator Rustem Umerov was in contact with U.S. partners Saturday, he said.

Separately, Ukraine’s General Staff said Russia targeted Ukraine with 154 drones overnight into Sunday and 125 were shot down.

Follow the AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine

This photo provided by the Ukrainian Security Service on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, shows a fragment believed to be a part of a Russian Oreshnik intermediate range hypersonic ballistic missile that hit the Lviv region. (Ukrainian Security Service via AP)

This photo provided by the Ukrainian Security Service on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, shows a fragment believed to be a part of a Russian Oreshnik intermediate range hypersonic ballistic missile that hit the Lviv region. (Ukrainian Security Service via AP)

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, second left, listens to British Defense Secretary John Healey during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Danylo Antoniuk)

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, second left, listens to British Defense Secretary John Healey during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Danylo Antoniuk)

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