Agribusiness AHTC AHTC Loans BFB CROP FARM HILP HOME LiDL MF Bond Finance Preservation Small Bus. Gov. Thompson said the landmarks prove all Wisconsin families have the opportunity to attain the American dream of home ownership. According to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, Wisconsin homeownership grew from 66.5 percent in 1986, the year Gov. Thompson was elected, to its current historical high of 70.1 percent.
Home ownership is defined as the percentage of homes occupied by their owners.
Home ownership strengthens our families and is the basic fabric that ties our communities together, Gov. Thompson said. These records are the result of Wisconsin s strong economy, rich quality of life and partnerships between government and the private sector to provide home buying opportunities to every family who seeks the American dream. It is a record of which we, Wisconsin lenders and real estate professionals, can feel especially proud. We are constantly improving our program and plan to introduce new features including electronic commerce and a renewed rural focus in 2000. The HOME Loan program will continue to offer attractively priced financing to first-time home buyers for many years to come.