Marketing expert discusses research on personal satisfaction of homeowners versus renters

Published September 29, 2026
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Max Alberhasky, an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing at Cal State Long Beach, explains in Psychology Today that owning a home can boost satisfaction and stability, but manageable costs—not ownership itself—matter most for happiness and well-being.

 

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Max Alberhasky
Max Alberhasky