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- More and more "forever renters" are giving up on buying a home or choosing not to own one.
- Renters have more flexibility and avoid ownership costs but aren't building home equity.
- We asked four experts why the trend is on the wise — and whether it's a shrewd move.
Owning a home has been the keystone of the American dream for generations, but a growing number of people expect to rent one their entire lives.
These "forever renters" vary widely in their reasons for not pursuing home ownership.