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There\u2019s no denying the financial benefits<\/a> of homeownership, but what\u2019s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We\u2019ve lived through a time that has truly changed our needs and who we are, and as a result, homeownership has a whole new meaning for many of us.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the 2021 State of the American Homeowner<\/em><\/a> report by Unison:<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cLast year, staying home became a necessity and that caused many homeowners to have renewed gratitude for the roof over their head<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
As a nation, we continue to work through the challenges of a pandemic that\u2019s pushed us all to new limits. Over the past year and a half, we\u2019ve spent more time than ever at home: working, eating, schooling, exercising, and more. The world around us changed almost overnight, and our homes were redefined. Our needs shifted, and our shelters became a place that protected us on a whole new level. The same study from Unison<\/em> notes:<\/p>\n
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91% of homeowners say they feel secure, stable, or successful<\/strong> owning a home<\/li>\n
64% of American homeowners say living through a pandemic has made their home more important to them than ever<\/strong><\/li>\n
83% of homeowners say their home has kept them safe<\/strong> during the COVID-19 pandemic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIt\u2019s no surprise this study also reveals that homeowners are now more emotionally attached to their homes as well: $\"Home$ <\/a>As we\u2019ve learned throughout this health crisis, homeownership can provide the safety and security we crave in a time of uncertainty. That sense of connection and emotional stability genuinely reaches beyond just the financial aspect of owning a home. As JD Esajian, President of CT Homes, LLC<\/em>, says<\/a>:<\/p>\n
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\u201cAside from the financial factors, there are several social benefits of homeownership and stable housing to consider. It has long been thought that buying a home contributes to a sense of accomplishment. Still, most individuals fail to realize that homeownership can benefit your mental health and the community around you<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Whether you\u2019re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to your dream home, or downsizing to something that better fits your changing lifestyle, take a moment to reflect on what Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American,<\/em> notes<\/a>:<\/p>\n
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\u201cBuying a home is not just a financial decision. It\u2019s also a lifestyle decision<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you\u2019re considering buying a home, it\u2019s not entirely about the dollars and cents. Don\u2019t forget to weigh the non-financial benefits<\/a> that may truly change your life when you need them most.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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