For decades, real estate sat at the center of household wealth in the United States. Homes were the primary store of value, the largest balance sheet item, and the anchor around which most financial relationships were built.
AnalysisDecember 18, 2025 · 19:00 ET
Households Now Hold More Net Worth in Stocks Than Real Estate
For decades, real estate sat at the center of household wealth in the United States. Homes were the primary store of value, the largest balance sheet item, and the anchor around which most financial relationships were built.