[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2a3rzmakrte8k":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":38,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":42},{"item":4,"previous":26,"next":32},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":9,"isInfographic":14,"categories":15,"isVideo":14,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":24,"updatedAt":25},4010,"the-dream-of-homeownership-is-worth-the-effort","The Dream of Homeownership Is Worth the Effort","If you’re in the market to buy a home this season, stick with it. Homebuyers face challenges in any market, and today’s is no exception. But if you persevere, your decision to purchase a home will be worth the effort in the end. In fact, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bankrate.com\u002Fmortgages\u002Fhomeownership-remains-centerpiece-of-american-dream\u002F#homeownership\">recent survey\u003C\u002Fa> from \u003Cem>Bankrate\u003C\u002Fem> shows homeownership is so powerful that:","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F25135133\u002F20220427-KCM-Share.jpg","If you’re in the market to buy a home this season, stick with it. Homebuyers face challenges in any market, and today’s is no exception. But if you persevere, your decision to purchase a home will be worth the effort in the end. In fact, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bankrate.com\u002Fmortgages\u002Fhomeownership-remains-centerpiece-of-american-dream\u002F#homeownership\">recent survey\u003C\u002Fa> from \u003Cem>Bankrate\u003C\u002Fem> shows homeownership is so powerful that:\u003C!--more-->\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“\u003Cstrong>Nearly three in four homeowners say they would still buy their current home if they had it to do [sic] all over again\u003C\u002Fstrong>.” \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nThat means the results – owning a home and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F22\u002Fthe-many-benefits-of-homeownership\u002F\">benefits\u003C\u002Fa> that come with it – outweigh the effort needed to achieve their goal. If you’re a homebuyer, let that provide you with the confidence to know the work you’re putting in today will pay off for years to come. Here are a few reasons to stick with your search and focus on the outcome.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Homeownership Contributes Significantly to Your Financial Well-Being \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmagazine.realtor\u002Fsales-and-marketing\u002Fhandouts-for-customers\u002Ffor-buyers\u002F7-reasons-to-own-a-home\">\u003Cem>National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa> (NAR) lists several motivations to consider if you’re thinking about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F16\u002Fare-you-wondering-if-this-is-the-year-to-buy-a-home\u002F\">buying a home\u003C\u002Fa>. One of the top financial reasons is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F21\u002Fthe-average-homeowner-gained-more-than-55k-in-equity-over-the-past-year\u002F\">equity\u003C\u002Fa> you build. As NAR says:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Money paid for rent is money that you’ll never see again, but mortgage payments let you build equity . . . \u003Cstrong>Building equity in your home is a ready-made savings plan.”\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nYour equity is a powerful tool you can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4-ways-homeowners-can-use-their-equity\u002F\">leverage\u003C\u002Fa> in a number of ways. And with recent home \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F07\u002Fthe-future-of-home-price-appreciation-and-what-it-means-for-you\u002F\">price appreciation\u003C\u002Fa>, homeowners are seeing record levels of equity today. That may be one reason why so many people view owning a home as a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F21\u002Freal-estate-voted-the-best-investment-eight-years-in-a-row\u002F\">great investment\u003C\u002Fa> and a top indicator of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F28\u002Fa-key-to-building-wealth-is-homeownership\u002F\">financial well-being\u003C\u002Fa>. As the survey from \u003Cem>Bankrate\u003C\u002Fem> mentioned above shows:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“. . . \u003Cstrong>Americans place a higher value on homeownership than on any other indicator of economic stability\u003C\u002Fstrong>, . . .”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nOwning a home ranks above other major accomplishments like retirement, having a successful career, and getting a college degree. \u003Cstrong>That indicates just how impactful the financial benefits of homeownership truly are.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>The Emotional Benefits of Owning a Home Are Powerful\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nOf course, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F14\u002Fare-you-ready-to-fall-in-love-with-homeownership\u002F\">homeownership\u003C\u002Fa> is more than an investment. In their list of top reasons to buy a home, NAR also highlights some of the powerful, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F01\u002Fwhy-a-move-could-bring-you-more-happiness-this-year\u002F\">non-financial\u003C\u002Fa> aspects of homeownership. Among them is the opportunity to customize your home to reflect your personality and needs. As they say:\r\n\r\n\u003Cem>“The home is yours. You can decorate any way you want and choose the types of upgrades and new amenities that appeal to your lifestyle.”\u003C\u002Fem>\r\n\r\nAnother benefit homeowners enjoy is the stability it provides. Homeowners typically stay put longer than renters. According to NAR, when you remain in one place longer than a few years, you can grow closer to your community. And that can enhance your sense of pride and lead to better relationships.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>What Does That Mean for You?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nThe benefits of homeownership are powerful, as Leslie Rouda Smith, President of NAR, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fnewsroom\u002Fnar-report-shows-share-of-millennial-home-buyers-continues-to-rise\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>\"From building personal wealth and fostering communities, to strengthening social stability and driving the national economy, \u003Cstrong>the value of homeownership is indisputable.”\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nEven if you face challenges in today’s market, the payoff when you succeed and purchase a home will be worth it.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nIf you’re planning to buy a home this year, there are incredible benefits waiting for you at the end of your journey. Let’s connect to discuss everything homeownership has to offer.","\r\nIf you’re planning to buy a home this year, there are incredible benefits waiting for you at the end of your journey. 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