In the essay "Rethinking Rent by Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow wrote one of the greatest American dreams is to own a home. For many Americans having something to call their own is vital and owning a home is greatly attributed to success. Throughout history we have learned that most people aspire to own a home. This mentality has been embedded into us since we began to comprehend what life and starting a family was all about. The set of ideals that compose the American Dream include the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility, owning a home gives you that. Moreover, some have see homeownership as a boundary that separates the poor from the middle class. Those who can purchase a home do so because they see that renting is