Why It’s Easy To Fall in Love with Homeownership

No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about [owning a home](https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/01/24/the-3-factors-that-affect-home-affordability/?a=713258-9a8342bcf821027012880bf1d7cccbf7) that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and also because it’s a space that’s truly yours. Over the last few years, we’ve fully embraced the meaning of our homes as we spent more time than ever in them. As a result, the emotional benefits our homes provide have become even more important to us. As the most recent [_State of the American Homeowner_](https://contentimages.o-prod.unison.com/images/press/2021-Unison-SOTAH-Report.pdf) from _Unison_ puts it: ###### _“. . . one thing has stayed the same: the home continues to be of the utmost importance and a place of security and comfort.”_ The same study from _Unison_ notes: - 91% of homeowners say they feel secure, stable, or successful owning a home - 64% of American homeowners say living through a pandemic has made their home more important to them than ever It’s no surprise this study also reveals that homeowners now love their homes even more as our attachments to them have grown: [](https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/13103839/more-homeowners-are-falling-in-love-MEM.png) The _National Association of Realtors_ (NAR) also [explains](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2022-snapshot-of-race-and-home-buying-in-the-us-04-26-2022.pdf): ###### _“In addition to tangible financial benefits, homeownership brings substantial social benefits for \[households], communities, and the country as a whole."_ In other words, not only does owning a home build your [net worth](https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/01/27/homeownership-builds-your-wealth-over-time-infographic/?a=713258-9a8342bcf821027012880bf1d7cccbf7) over time, but it also gives you and your loved ones a place to [thrive](https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/02/07/how-experts-can-help-close-the-gap-in-todays-homeownership-rate/?a=713258-9a8342bcf821027012880bf1d7cccbf7). And by living near people with shared experiences, homeownership helps you connect with your community and contribute meaningfully. ### Bottom Line Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to your dream home, or downsizing to something that better fits your changing lifestyle, let me be the key to unlocking a home you can truly fall in love with. Posted by [Ryan Drowne](https://www.thedavidgreengroup.com/blog/author/ryandrowne/) on February 14th, 2023 Enjoy this blog post? Click here to subscribe for updates [Facebook Share this post on Facebook](https://www.thedavidgreengroup.com/blog/httpswwwsimplifyingthemarketcomen20230214why-its-easy-to-fall-in-love-with-homeownership-1a713258-9a.html# "Share this post on Facebook") Twitter Tweet this post on Twitter [Email Send a link to post via Email](mailto:?subject=Why%20It%E2%80%99s%20Easy%20To%20Fall%20in%20Love%20with%20Homeownership&body=I%20was%20looking%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedavidgreengroup.com%2Fblog%2F%20and%20I%20thought%20you%20would%20like%20to%20look%20at%20this%20blog%20entry%3A%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedavidgreengroup.com%2Fblog%2Fhttpswwwsimplifyingthemarketcomen20230214why-its-easy-to-fall-in-love-with-homeownership-1a713258-9a.html "Send a link to post via Email")[](https://www.thedavidgreengroup.com/blog/httpswwwsimplifyingthemarketcomen20230214why-its-easy-to-fall-in-love-with-homeownership-1a713258-9a/print.html "Opens new window with print ready page") ### Leave A Comment Leave text box empty Full Name\- required Email Address\- required Website Link e.g. yourwebsitename.com Comment\- required Submit Comment Please note that your email address is kept private upon posting. Message us ··· Chatra reCAPTCHA Recaptcha requires verification. [Privacy](https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/) - [Terms](https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms/) protected by **reCAPTCHA** [Privacy](https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/) - [Terms](https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms/)