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• Almost twice as many potential home-buyers think they will be able to put money down on a house as thought that six months ago, according to JPMorgan Chase's report on a survey it had done.
• Chase, which makes mortgage loans, also reported that 87% of survey respondents said they dream about owning a home, though the company did not say how many people were queried.
• Notwithstanding the desire to own, 68% of renters responding to the survey said that it is hard to get the money for a down payment, especially in light of tougher borrowing requirements.

From the article:

Of those surveyed, 66% believe housing is a good financial investment and 75% see it as a crucial part of raising a family. ...