{"id":2249,"date":"2021-11-30T14:47:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T14:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/?p=2249"},"modified":"2021-11-30T14:47:54","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T14:47:54","slug":"home-heart-ever-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/home-heart-ever-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1476\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1476\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1476\" src=\"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20210215-KCM-Share.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20210215-KCM-Share.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20210215-KCM-Share-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying the <a title=\"financial benefits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mykcm.com\/2021\/10\/22\/your-home-equity-is-growing-infographic\/\">financial benefits<\/a> of homeownership, but what\u2019s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We\u2019ve lived through a time that has truly changed our needs and who we are, and as a result, homeownership has a whole new meaning for many of us.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a title=\"2021 State of the American Homeowner\" href=\"https:\/\/contentimages.o-prod.unison.com\/images\/press\/2021-Unison-SOTAH-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>2021 State of the American Homeowner<\/em><\/a> report by <em>Unison:<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cLast year, staying home became a necessity and that caused many homeowners to have <strong>renewed gratitude for the roof over their head<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>As a nation, we continue to work through the challenges of a pandemic that\u2019s pushed us all to new limits. Over the past year and a half, we\u2019ve spent more time than ever at home: working, eating, schooling, exercising, and more. The world around us changed almost overnight, and our homes were redefined. Our needs shifted, and our shelters became a place that protected us on a whole new level. The same study from <em>Unison<\/em> notes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>91% of homeowners say they feel <strong>secure, stable, or successful<\/strong> owning a home<\/li>\n<li>64% of American homeowners say living through a pandemic has made their home <strong>more important to them than ever<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>83% of homeowners say their home has <strong>kept them safe<\/strong> during the COVID-19 pandemic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise this study also reveals that homeowners are now more emotionally attached to their homes as well:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2250\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2250\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2250\" src=\"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kcm-infographic-1638281551.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kcm-infographic-1638281551.png 1000w, https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kcm-infographic-1638281551-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kcm-infographic-1638281551-768x668.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homeowners who feel emotionally attached to their home<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As we\u2019ve learned throughout this health crisis, homeownership can provide the safety and security we crave in a time of uncertainty. That sense of connection and emotional stability genuinely reaches beyond just the financial aspect of owning a home. As JD Esajian, President of <em>CT Homes, LLC<\/em>, <a title=\"says\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortunebuilders.com\/benefits-of-homeownership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">says<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cAside from the financial factors, there are several social benefits of homeownership and stable housing to consider. It has long been thought that buying a home contributes to a sense of accomplishment. Still, most individuals fail to realize that <strong>homeownership can benefit your mental health and the community around you<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to your dream home, or downsizing to something that better fits your changing lifestyle, take a moment to reflect on what Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at <em>First American,<\/em> <a title=\"notes\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.firstam.com\/economics\/the-reconomy-podcast-what-is-the-fed-signaling-on-interest-rates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">notes<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cBuying a home is not just a financial decision. <strong>It\u2019s also a lifestyle decision<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering buying a home, it\u2019s not entirely about the dollars and cents. Don\u2019t forget to weigh the <a title=\"non-financial benefits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mykcm.com\/2021\/05\/03\/americans-find-the-nonfinancial-benefits-of-homeownership-most-valuable\/\">non-financial benefits<\/a> that may truly change your life when you need them most.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact us:<\/strong><br \/>\nPHP Houses<br \/>\n142 W Lakeview Ave<br \/>\nUnit 1030<br \/>\nLake Mary, FL 32746<br \/>\nPh:\u00a0<span id=\"gc-number-1\" class=\"gc-cs-link\" title=\"Call with Google Voice\">(407) 519-0719<\/span><br \/>\nFax:\u00a0<span id=\"gc-number-2\" class=\"gc-cs-link\" title=\"Call with Google Voice\">(407) 205-1951<\/span><br \/>\nemail:\u00a0info@phphouses.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s Connect:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WeBuyHousesCentralFlorida\/\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/walter-diloreto-25403710\/\">Linkedin<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WalterDiLoreto\">Twitter<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wdiloreto\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><em>The information contained, and the opinions expressed, in this article are not intended to be construed as investment advice. The author does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained herein. Nothing herein should be construed as investment advice. You should always conduct your own research and due diligence and obtain professional advice before making any investment decision. The author will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on the information or opinions contained herein.<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve lived through a time that has truly changed our needs and who we are, and as a result, homeownership has a whole new meaning for many of us. <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/home-heart-ever-year\/\">Finish Reading<span> Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[36],"tags":[38,240,15,10,18,27,91,86,52,67,208,32,203,25,49,42,63,20,12,48,54,47,19,17],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2249"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2249"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2249\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2251,"href":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2249\/revisions\/2251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phphouses.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}