[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2rg7pul6kdjig":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":43,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":47},{"item":4,"previous":31,"next":37},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":14,"isInfographic":15,"categories":16,"isVideo":15,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":29,"updatedAt":30},4582,"why-its-easy-to-fall-in-love-with-homeownership-1","Why It’s Easy To Fall in Love with Homeownership","\u003Cp>No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F24\u002Fthe-3-factors-that-affect-home-affordability\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">owning a home\u003C\u002Fa> that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and also because it’s a space that’s truly yours.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F13104549\u002Fwhy-its-easy-to-fall-in-love-with-homeownership-KCM.jpg","\u003Cp>No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F24\u002Fthe-3-factors-that-affect-home-affordability\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">owning a home\u003C\u002Fa> that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and also because it’s a space that’s truly yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Over the last few years, we’ve fully embraced the meaning of our homes as we spent more time than ever in them. As a result, the emotional benefits our homes provide have become even more important to us.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the most recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcontentimages.o-prod.unison.com\u002Fimages\u002Fpress\u002F2021-Unison-SOTAH-Report.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>State of the American Homeowner\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa> from \u003Cem>Unison\u003C\u002Fem> puts it:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“. . . one thing has stayed the same:\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem> the home continues to be of the utmost importance and a place of security and comfort.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>The same study from \u003Cem>Unison\u003C\u002Fem> notes:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>91% of homeowners say they feel \u003Cstrong>secure, stable, or successful\u003C\u002Fstrong> owning a home\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>64% of American homeowners say living through a pandemic has made their home \u003Cstrong>more important to them than ever\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"ql-cursor\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fstrong>It’s no surprise this study also reveals that \u003Cstrong>homeowners now love their homes even more\u003C\u002Fstrong> as our attachments to them have grown:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F13103839\u002Fmore-homeowners-are-falling-in-love-MEM.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F13103839\u002Fmore-homeowners-are-falling-in-love-MEM.png\" alt=\"Why It’s Easy To Fall in Love with Homeownership | Simplifying The Market\" height=\"488\" width=\"650\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem> (NAR) also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.nar.realtor\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fdocuments\u002F2022-snapshot-of-race-and-home-buying-in-the-us-04-26-2022.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“In addition to tangible financial benefits, homeownership brings substantial social benefits for [households], communities, and the country as a whole\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>In other words, not only does owning a home build your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F27\u002Fhomeownership-builds-your-wealth-over-time-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">net worth\u003C\u002Fa> over time, but it also gives you and your loved ones a place to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F07\u002Fhow-experts-can-help-close-the-gap-in-todays-homeownership-rate\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thrive\u003C\u002Fa>. And by living near people with shared experiences, homeownership helps you connect with your community and contribute meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to your dream home, or downsizing to something that better fits your changing lifestyle, let me be the key to unlocking a home you can truly fall in love with.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to your dream home, or downsizing to something that better fits your changing lifestyle, let me be the key to unlocking a home you can truly fall in love with.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F13103839\u002Fmore-homeowners-are-falling-in-love-MEM.png",false,[17,21,25],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28},38,"Move-Up","move-up","2023-02-14T11:30:53Z","2023-02-14T17:54:29Z",{"id":32,"slug":33,"title":34,"featuredImage":35,"publishedAt":36,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},4589,"what-you-should-know-about-closing-costs","What You Should Know About Closing Costs","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002Fwhat-you-should-know-about-closing-costs-KCM.jpg","2023-02-13T11:30:44Z",{"id":38,"slug":39,"title":40,"featuredImage":41,"publishedAt":42,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},4596,"should-you-consider-buying-a-newly-built-home","Should You Consider Buying a Newly Built Home?","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F14111355\u002Fshould-you-consider-buying-a-newly-built-home-KCM.jpg","2023-02-15T11:30:16Z",{"cover":44,"open":45,"shareSpread":46},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[48,52,53,57,61,65,69,70,74,78,79,83,87,91,95,99,103,107,111,115,119,123,127,131,135,139,143,147,151,155],{"id":49,"name":50,"slug":51},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},{"id":54,"name":55,"slug":56},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":62,"name":63,"slug":64},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":66,"name":67,"slug":68},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},{"id":71,"name":72,"slug":73},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":75,"name":76,"slug":77},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28},{"id":80,"name":81,"slug":82},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":84,"name":85,"slug":86},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":88,"name":89,"slug":90},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":92,"name":93,"slug":94},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":96,"name":97,"slug":98},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":100,"name":101,"slug":102},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":104,"name":105,"slug":106},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":108,"name":109,"slug":110},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":112,"name":113,"slug":114},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":116,"name":117,"slug":118},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":120,"name":121,"slug":122},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":124,"name":125,"slug":126},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":128,"name":129,"slug":130},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":132,"name":133,"slug":134},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":136,"name":137,"slug":138},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":140,"name":141,"slug":142},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":144,"name":145,"slug":146},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":148,"name":149,"slug":150},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":152,"name":153,"slug":154},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":156,"name":157,"slug":158},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]