[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f1oer72s51kgaz":3,"$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},55946,"homeownership-the-heart-of-the-american-dream","Homeownership: The Heart of the American Dream","\u003Cp>Everyone’s vision for the future is personal and unique.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240701\u002F20240704-Homeownership-The-Heart-of-the-American-Dream-original.png","\u003Cp>Everyone’s vision for the future is personal and unique. But for many, common goals include success, freedom, and prosperity — values closely tied to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F03\u002Fmore-than-a-house-the-emotional-benefits-of-homeownership\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">having your own home\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"color: windowtext;\"> and the iconic feeling of achieving the American Dream\u003C\u002Fspan>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bankrate.com\u002Fmortgages\u002Fhome-affordability-report\u002F#high-housing-costs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">survey\u003C\u002Fa> by \u003Cem>Bankrate\u003C\u002Fem> reveals exactly that: homeownership is still a part of the American Dream. The results show, at 78%, that \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F31\u002Ftop-reasons-to-own-a-home-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">owning a home\u003C\u002Fa> tops the list, surpassing other significant milestones such as retirement, having a successful career, and more (\u003Cem>see below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240701\u002F20240704-Which-Do-You-Consider-Part-of-the-American-Dream-original.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240701\u002F20240704-Which-Do-You-Consider-Part-of-the-American-Dream-original.png\" alt=\"No Caption Received\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So, why is buying a home important to so many today? One reason is the \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F14\u002Freal-estate-is-still-the-best-long-term-investment-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">financial\u003C\u002Fa> and physical security it provides. Many people see homeownership as a way to reduce stress because owning a home with a fixed-rate mortgage stabilizes what is likely their largest monthly expense.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Another factor is the potential for \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F07\u002Fthe-wealth-building-power-of-homeownership-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">building wealth\u003C\u002Fa>. That’s because, over time, homeowners gain equity as they pay down their mortgage and as home prices appreciate, leading to longer-term financial stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But what about the responsibilities that come with owning and maintaining a home? According to a survey by \u003Cem>Entrata\u003C\u002Fem>, only \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.entrata.com\u002Frs\u002F223-FOQ-437\u002Fimages\u002FThe-New-American-Dream-Survey.pdf?version=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">23%\u003C\u002Fa> of renters feel homeownership is too much work, indicating the majority are open to the commitments and obligations that come with being a homeowner.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>What Does This Mean for You?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>While buying a home \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F24\u002Fhousing-market-forecast-whats-ahead-for-the-2nd-half-of-2024\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">today\u003C\u002Fa> might \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F19\u002Fwhat-you-need-to-know-about-todays-down-payment-programs\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">seem daunting\u003C\u002Fa> due to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F18\u002Fworried-about-mortgage-rates-control-the-controllables\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">higher mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa> and rising \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F12\u002Fhome-prices-arent-declining-but-headlines-might-make-you-think-they-are\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home prices\u003C\u002Fa>, the long-term benefits can make it worthwhile. If you’re considering homeownership, remember that it's more than just a financial investment — it's a step toward securing your future.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F11\u002Fsavings-strategies-every-first-time-homebuyer-needs-to-know\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Owning a home\u003C\u002Fa> is a significant and powerful decision that represents a big part of the American Dream. If you’re ready to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F26\u002Ffocus-on-time-in-the-market-not-timing-the-market\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">take this step\u003C\u002Fa>, let’s connect so you have someone who can guide you through the process and help you make your homeownership goals a reality.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240701\u002F20240704-Which-Do-You-Consider-Part-of-the-American-Dream-original.png",false,[17,21,25],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28},326,"Equity","equity","2024-07-04T10:30:00Z","2024-07-04T10:30:30Z",{"id":32,"slug":33,"title":34,"featuredImage":35,"publishedAt":36,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},55917,"homeowners-gained-28k-in-equity-over-the-past-year","Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240701\u002F20240703-Homeowners-Gained-28K-in-Equity-over-the-Past-Year-original.png","2024-07-03T10:30:00Z",{"id":38,"slug":39,"title":40,"featuredImage":41,"publishedAt":42,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},56009,"things-to-avoid-after-applying-for-a-mortgage-infographic-1","Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240702\u002FThings-To-Avoid-After-Applying-for-a-Mortgage-KCM-Share-original.jpg","2024-07-05T10:30:00Z",{"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",[48,52,53,57,61,65,69,73,77,81,85,89,93,97,101,105,109,113,117,121,125,129,133,134,138,142,143,147,151,155],{"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":70,"name":71,"slug":72},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":74,"name":75,"slug":76},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":78,"name":79,"slug":80},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":82,"name":83,"slug":84},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":86,"name":87,"slug":88},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":90,"name":91,"slug":92},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":94,"name":95,"slug":96},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":98,"name":99,"slug":100},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":102,"name":103,"slug":104},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":106,"name":107,"slug":108},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":110,"name":111,"slug":112},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":118,"name":119,"slug":120},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":122,"name":123,"slug":124},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":126,"name":127,"slug":128},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":130,"name":131,"slug":132},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},{"id":135,"name":136,"slug":137},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":139,"name":140,"slug":141},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28},{"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"]