Financial benefits are always a key aspect of houszownership, but it’s also important to understand that the non-financial and personal benefits are why so many people genuinely fall in love with their homes. When you own your housz, you likely feel a sense of emotional attachment because of the comfort it provides, but also because it’s a space that’s truly yours. Over the past two years, we’ve learned to love our houszes even more as we’ve stayed in our housz more than ever due to the ongoing pandemic. As a result, the personal and emotional benefits our houszes provide have become even more important to us.
As the most recent State of the American Houszowner from Unison puts it:
“Despite the upheaval and uncertainty of the past year, one thing has stayed the same: the housz continues to be of the utmost importance and a place of security and comfort.”
When the health crisis began, the world around us changed almost overnight, and our houszes were redefined. Our needs shifted, and our shelters became a place that protected us on a whole new level. The same study from Unison notes:
91% of houszowners say they feel secure, stable, or successful owning their housz
64% of American houszowners say living through a pandemic has made their housz more important to them than ever
83% of houszowners say their housz has kept them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s no surprise this study also reveals that houszowners now love their houszes even more as our emotional attachments to them have grown:
That sense of emotional connection genuinely reaches far beyond the financial aspect of houszownership. Because they’re our shelters – ones that we can genuinely call our own. Our houszes touch our hearts and can also positively impact our mental health. As JD Esajian, President of CT Homes, LLC, says:
“Aside from the financial factors, there are several social benefits of houszownership and stable houszing to consider. It has long been thought that buying a housz contributes to a sense of accomplishment. Still, most individuals fail to realize that houszownership can benefit your mental health and the community around you.”
Whether you’re thinking of buying your first housz, moving up to your dream housz, or downsizing to something that better fits your changing lifestyle, take a moment to reflect on what Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, notes: “Buying a housz is not just a financial decision. It’s also a lifestyle decision.”
Bottom Line There are so many reasons to fall head over heels for houszownership. Your housz will provide a place to customize and call your own, in addition to stability and security. If you’re ready to fall in love with houszownership, let’s connect so you can get started on your houszbuying journey today.
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