The Effects of Homeownership on You
June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to reflect on how life-changing owning a home can be. When you buy a house, it becomes more than just a place to live. It is your stake in the community, an investment, and a place where you can leave your mark.
If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, here are some of the advantages you’ll enjoy.
Homeownership Has Emotional Advantages
Owning a home can provide you with a sense of pride and happiness in a variety of ways because it is a place that is uniquely yours.
Your house can reflect your preferences and personality.
According to Investopedia:
“One frequently mentioned benefit of homeownership is knowing that you own your own little piece of the world.”
This knowledge can lead to a strong emotional attachment to the place where you live. But so can the realization that your house will evolve alongside you. Because it is yours, you can make changes to it as your needs and tastes change. According to Logan Mohtashami, Lead Analyst at HousingWire:
“The psychology is that this is yours, and you’re going to make it the best it can be because you’re going to be here for a long time,… ”
This can lead to a stronger sense of ownership, pride, and connection to your home and community.
It Has the Potential to Improve Your Neighborhood and Civic Engagement
Homeownership can motivate you to become more involved in your community. After all, you’re establishing roots in a place and will want to do everything you can to help it improve, just like your home. According to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR),
“Living in one place for an extended period of time fosters an obvious sense of community pride, which may lead to increased investment in said community.”
The Economic Advantages of Homeownership
When you decide to become a homeowner, you are also making a financial decision. This is due to the fact that your home is also an investment.
It Can Make You Feel Financially Secure
Homeownership is unquestionably one of the most effective ways to improve your long-term financial situation. Not only will you have a predictable monthly housing expense that will benefit your budget in the short term, but you will also gain equity as the value of your home increases and you make your monthly mortgage payment. As Freddie Mac puts it:
“Building equity through monthly principal payments and appreciation is an important part of homeownership that can assist you in achieving financial stability.”
It Has the Potential to Increase Your Wealth
As a homeowner, you can increase your net worth as your equity grows. When you compare the difference in net worth between a renter and a homeowner, it’s clear that owning a home is an excellent way to improve your long-term financial position.
According to the most recent NAR data, the median household net worth of a homeowner is approximately $300,000, while the median net worth of renters is only approximately $8,000. That means that the net worth of a homeowner is nearly 40 times that of a renter.
In conclusion
Homeownership is a genuine path to greater fulfillment and happiness, as well as financial independence. If National Homeownership Month has piqued your interest in buying a home, let’s get in touch to start the process right away.