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While the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F05\u002Fthe-long-term-benefit-of-homeownership\u002F\">financial aspects\u003C\u002Fa> are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of the benefits that come with homeownership.","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F14103720\u002F20221017-KCM-Share.jpg","With higher \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F04\u002Fthe-cost-of-waiting-for-mortgage-rates-to-go-down\u002F\">mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa>, you might be wondering if now's the best time to buy a home. While the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F05\u002Fthe-long-term-benefit-of-homeownership\u002F\">financial aspects\u003C\u002Fa> are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of the benefits that come with homeownership.\u003C!--more-->\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Homeowners Can Make Their Home Truly Their Own\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nOwning your home gives you a significant sense of accomplishment because it’s a space you can customize to your heart’s desire. That can bring you added happiness.\r\n\r\nIn fact, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.nar.realtor\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fdocuments\u002F2022-remodeling-impact-report-04-19-2022.pdf\">report\u003C\u002Fa> from the \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem> (NAR) shows making updates or remodeling your home can help you feel more at ease and comfortable in your living space. NAR measures this with a \u003Cem>Joy Score\u003C\u002Fem> that indicates how much happiness specific home upgrades bring. According to NAR:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“\u003Cstrong>There were numerous interior projects that received a perfect Joy Score of 10\u003C\u002Fstrong>: paint entire interior of home, paint one room of home, add a new home office, hardwood flooring refinish, new wood flooring, closet renovation, insulation upgrade, and attic conversion to living area.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nAnd as a homeowner, unless there are specific homeowner’s association requirements, you typically won’t have to worry about the changes you can and can’t make.\r\n\r\nIf you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F30\u002Fwhy-buying-a-home-may-make-more-sense-than-renting-infographic\u002F\">rent\u003C\u002Fa>, you may not have the same freedom. And if you do make changes as a renter, there’s a good chance you’ll need to revert them back at the end of your lease based on your rental agreement. That can add additional costs when you move out.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>The Responsibilities of Homeownership Give You a Greater Sense of Achievement\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nThere’s no denying taking care of your home is a large responsibility, but it’s one you’ll take pride in as a homeowner. \u003Cem>Freddie Mac\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmyhome.freddiemac.com\u002Fblog\u002Fhomeownership\u002F4-benefits-owning-home\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“As the homeowner, you have the freedom to adopt a pet, paint the walls any color you choose, renovate your kitchen, and more. . . . Of course, along with the freedoms of homeownership come responsibilities, such as making your monthly mortgage payments on time and maintaining your home. \u003Cstrong>But as the property owner, you'll be caring for your own investment.\u003C\u002Fstrong>”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nYou’re not taking care of a living space that belongs to someone else. The space is yours. As an added benefit, you may get a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F12\u002Fgetting-your-house-ready-to-sell-work-with-an-agent-for-expert-advice\u002F\">return on investment\u003C\u002Fa> for any upgrades or repairs you make.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Homeownership Can Lead to Greater Community Engagement\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nThat sense of ownership and your feelings of responsibility can even extend beyond the walls of your home. Your home also gives you a stake in your community. Because the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.nar.realtor\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fdocuments\u002F2022-home-buyers-and-sellers-generational-trends-03-23-2022.pdf\">average homeowner\u003C\u002Fa> stays in their home for longer than just a few years, that can lead to having a stronger connection to your local area. NAR \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fpromoting-home-ownership\">notes\u003C\u002Fa> how that can benefit you:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Living in one place for a longer amount of time creates an obvious sense of community pride, which may lead to more investment in said community.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nIf you’re looking to put down roots, homeownership can help fuel a sense of connection to the area and those around you.\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 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F07\u002Fthe-journey-to-buy-a-home-infographic\u002F\">your journey\u003C\u002Fa>, including the ability to customize your home, the sense of achievement homeownership brings, and a greater connection to your community. 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 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F07\u002Fthe-journey-to-buy-a-home-infographic\u002F\">your journey\u003C\u002Fa>, including the ability to customize your home, the sense of achievement homeownership brings, and a greater connection to your community. 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