Our Priorities
The American Property Owners Alliance provides resources for owners on the varied and diverse set of issues and policies that affect their interests. It is the aim of the Alliance to educate and mobilize citizens in understanding, promoting and helping advocate for the rights of all property owners.
Promote the American Dream
Homeownership provides stability. When individuals and families own their home, they are able to create new opportunities, support their neighbors and thrive in their communities. The Alliance works to ensure the American Dream of homeownership remains attainable for generations to come.
- Colin Allen and Martin Luther King Jr. discuss the American Dream: Watch their full conversation here.
- 8 in 10 people report homeownership is essential to “making it.”
- Nearly 2 out of 3 people consider homeownership one of their life goals, while half are convinced that owning a home is necessary to attaining long-term wealth.
Build Prosperity
Homeownership creates a lasting legacy. Owning a home is one of the most powerful tools families have to build intergenerational wealth. As equity grows over time, a home and its value can be passed down to future generations creating a lasting foundation for opportunity and economic mobility.
- OurUnlocking Opportunity Tour explores the role of homeownership in building and maintaining generational wealth and addressing wealth gaps affecting generations of Black families.
- Research has shown that homeownership is the leading source of wealth creation in America and continues to improve the economic prosperity of Americans.
- Children raised in homeowner households are 18.4 percentage points more likely to become homeowners by age 35.
Protect Homeowners and Property Rights
Homeownership must be protected. The Alliance provides a unified voice to advocate for commonsense policies which advance the interest of homeowners, promote economic stability, and support safe and stable communities.
- Learn more about YOUR property rights.
- Read about important housing legislation affecting you.
- Take Action with The Alliance.