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Weekend Roundup Why Home Ownership Is at an All-Time Low The home ownership rate in the U.S. has hit a historic low thanks in large part to a significant drop in ownership among younger people. "The home ownership rate—the percentage of households that own rather than rent the homes that they live in—has fallen sharply since mid-2005," according to Liberty Street Economics. "In fact, in the second quarter of 2016 the home ownership rate fell to 62.9%, its lowest level since 1965." Part of this decline stems from demographics, as the 45-and-older population has swelled and has become more likely to own a home. Business Insider's Matt Turner has has the full story. Research In Focus The Self-Installed Smart Home Report In this report, BI Intelligence examines the demographics of the average smart home device owner and discuss why current smart home device owners are appealing to tech companies. 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