Homeownership Costs Stress 63% of US Homeowners, Hometap Survey Finds

• Hometap's Oct. 21, 2026, survey found 63% of homeowners face at least moderate financial stress, up from 55% in June 2025.
• Property tax bills rose for 75% of homeowners over the past two years, highlighting pressure from ongoing ownership costs.
• Cost-cutting platforms would influence 77% of homeowners' votes, but only 26% believe the right candidate could lower their costs.
• Despite election promises, 71% expect costs to rise regardless of who wins.
• State policy prompted 46% to consider relocating, though fewer than 2% actually moved.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Hometap Equity Partners LLC published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 22, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.