It’s likely that you’ve heard or seen a portrayal of the idyllic version of the American Dream with the beautiful family and perfectly landscaped yard and white picket fence. But how did that image come to represent the ultimate dream in the country? People often scoff at the idea that this is what defines perfection, but the truth is that there is a historic reality to the American Dream and it has to do with owning a home. So, we thought we’d take a look at where the idea of the American Dream came from and how that might apply to you as you take the first steps to buying a home.
The American Dream is more of a theme and if you ask anyone, they will tell you that they know what it is. If you ask them to define it in more detail, they may begin to stutter a little, searching for the right words. This might be because the American Dream is not the same across the board, it has changed and morphed over the years, but at its core, it is more of an idea than a set standard. It’s often represented by material stability and more specifically owning things like a car and a home, but it also defines something much more than that: a life of freedom and the right to the pursuit of happiness.
Beyond The White Picket Fence: Helping People Find Their American Dream
