Housing crisis: How to reach financial security as a renter

Homeownership is viewed by many in Canada as a milestone and a major step on the path toward setting oneself up financially for retirement. But breaking into the housing market remains elusive for many Canadians. In recent polling done exclusively for Global News, around 72 per cent of non-owners said they’ve “given up” on ever being able to own a home. Meanwhile, 80 per cent said homeownership is now a privilege reserved for the rich. Anne Gaviola has more on whether renters can set themselves up for financial success in the long run. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10452820/renter-investment-strategies-home-ownership/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #housingcrisis #housingaffordability