to possess a home

[alpacinou]

Is this correct and natural?

In many countries, possessing rather than renting the place in which a person accommodates is preferred by the majority of home seekers.

 

[Tdol]

Or simply people prefer to own their home rather than rent.

 

[tedmc]

Or simply people prefer to own their home rather than rent.

Who wouldn't want to own their own homes if they have a choice?

 

[teechar]

Who wouldn't want to own their own home if they [STRIKE]have a[/STRIKE] had the choice?

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[Charlie Bernstein]

Who wouldn't want to own their own homes if they have a choice?

I've rented and owned. They both have their up- and downsides.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Is this correct and natural?

In many countries, owning rather than renting the place in which a person lives is preferred by the majority of home seekers.

Or: In many countries, owning rather than renting a home is preferred.