Lerman , Cherry : Some past efforts at promoting homeownership failed when bad mortgages supported housing costs far higher than monthly rents on the expectation of home price appreciation . The New York Times They say government should help families buy these properties ; ease rental market . They say fixing up unused housing for homeownership would create construction jobs . Writers : Upping homeownership would help families , invigorate economy and provide jobs .
Lerman , Cherry : The New York Times They say government should help families buy these properties ; ease rental market . They say fixing up unused housing for homeownership would create construction jobs . Writers : Upping homeownership would help families , invigorate economy and provide jobs .