[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fai5aofyg8poc":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":46,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":50},{"item":4,"previous":34,"next":40},{"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":32,"updatedAt":33},4081,"how-homeownership-impacts-you","How Homeownership Impacts You","June is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fjune-is-national-homeownership-month\">National Homeownership Month\u003C\u002Fa>, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on how impactful owning a home can truly be. When you purchase a house, it becomes more than just a space you occupy. It’s your stake in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F25\u002Fhow-buying-or-selling-a-home-benefits-the-economy-and-your-community\u002F\">community\u003C\u002Fa>, an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F28\u002Fa-key-to-building-wealth-is-homeownership\u002F\">investment\u003C\u002Fa>, and a place you can put your stamp on.","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F01170939\u002F20220602-KCM-Share.jpg","June is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fjune-is-national-homeownership-month\">National Homeownership Month\u003C\u002Fa>, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on how impactful owning a home can truly be. When you purchase a house, it becomes more than just a space you occupy. It’s your stake in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F25\u002Fhow-buying-or-selling-a-home-benefits-the-economy-and-your-community\u002F\">community\u003C\u002Fa>, an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F28\u002Fa-key-to-building-wealth-is-homeownership\u002F\">investment\u003C\u002Fa>, and a place you can put your stamp on.\u003C!--more-->\r\n\r\nIf you’re thinking about buying a home this year, here are some of the benefits you'll experience when you do.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nBecause it’s a place that's uniquely yours, owning a home can give you a sense of pride and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F18\u002Fhow-homeownership-can-bring-you-joy\u002F\">happiness\u003C\u002Fa> in several ways.\r\n\u003Ch5>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Your Home Can Reflect Your Tastes and Personality\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh5>\r\n\u003Cem>Investopedia\u003C\u002Fem> puts it like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.investopedia.com\u002Farticles\u002Fmortgages-real-estate\u002F08\u002Fhome-ownership.asp\">this\u003C\u002Fa>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“One often-cited benefit of homeownership is the knowledge that you\u003Cstrong> own your little corner of the world.\u003C\u002Fstrong>”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nThat knowledge can lead to a powerful, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F14\u002Fare-you-ready-to-fall-in-love-with-homeownership\u002F\">emotional connection\u003C\u002Fa> to the place where you live. But so can the realization that your home will grow with you. Because it’s yours, you have the freedom to make updates to it as your needs and tastes change. As Logan Mohtashami, Lead Analyst for \u003Cem>HousingWire\u003C\u002Fem>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theatlantic.com\u002Ffamily\u002Farchive\u002F2022\u002F04\u002Fhomeownership-first-house-happiness-psychology\u002F629529\u002F\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“The psychology is that this is yours and you’re going to make it as good as possible because you’re in for a long time, . . . “\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nAnd that can create a greater sense of ownership, pride, and connection with your home and your community.\r\n\u003Ch5>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>It Can Enhance Your Neighborhood and Civic Engagement\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh5>\r\nHomeownership can lead you to get even more involved with your local area. After all, you’re putting your roots down in a location and will want to do what you can to help improve it, much like your home. In a recent report, the \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem> (NAR) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fpromoting-home-ownership\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“\u003Cstrong>Living in one place for a longer amount of time creates and [sic] obvious sense of community pride,\u003C\u002Fstrong> which may lead to more investment in said community.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>The Financial Benefits of Homeownership\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nWhen you choose to become a homeowner, you’re making a financial decision as well. \u003Cstrong>That’s because your home is also an investment.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\r\n\u003Ch5>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>It Can Help You Feel Financially Stable\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh5>\r\nHomeownership is truly one of the best ways to improve your long-term financial position. Not only will you have a predictable monthly \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F20\u002Fdont-let-rising-inflation-delay-your-homeownership-plans-infographic\u002F\">housing expense\u003C\u002Fa> that can benefit your budget in the short term, but you’ll also gain \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F08\u002Fdo-you-know-how-much-equity-you-have-in-your-home-infographic\u002F\">equity\u003C\u002Fa> as your home appreciates in value and you make your monthly mortgage payment. As \u003Cem>Freddie Mac\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmyhome.freddiemac.com\u002Fowning\u002Fequity-and-appreciation\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial stability.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\n\u003Ch5>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>It Can Grow Your Wealth\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh5>\r\nBecause of your growing equity, you can build your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F30\u002Fthe-difference-in-net-worth-between-homeowners-and-renters-is-widening\u002F\">net worth\u003C\u002Fa> as a homeowner. And when you compare the difference in net worth between a renter and a homeowner, it’s clear that owning a home truly offers a great way to build your long-term financial position.\r\n\r\nAccording to the latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.nar.realtor\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fdocuments\u002F2022-snapshot-of-race-and-home-buying-in-the-us-report-02-23-2022_0.pdf\">data\u003C\u002Fa> from NAR, the median household net worth of a homeowner is roughly $300,000, while the median net worth of renters is only about $8,000. \u003Cstrong>That means a homeowner’s net worth is nearly 40 times that of a renter.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nHomeownership is truly a way to find greater satisfaction and happiness and to build financial freedom. If National Homeownership Month has you dreaming about purchasing a home, then let’s connect to begin the process today.","\r\nHomeownership is truly a way to find greater satisfaction and happiness and to build financial freedom. 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