We recently saw a list of 8 reasons to own a home and the list resonated with me. As REALTORS, we are champions of homeownership and an advocate for people purchasing real estate. We’ve witnessed first hand how owning real estate has benefited my clients: from the first time home buyers who have waited years to make a place their own, to the sellers who have lived in the same house for 30 years and who are selling and using their home equity for their retirement. 

Here was the list of Top 8 Reasons to Own A Home from Keeping Current Matters*:
  1. Accomplishment
  2. Loved Ones
  3. Stability
  4. Financial Investment
  5. Comfort 
  6. Privacy
  7. Personal Expression
  8. Community

If you currently own a home, what was the main reason why you bought your house? We would love to hear from you! 

If you are currently saving to buy a home, what is your motivation? 

Every real estate market is unique. Right now, a home that is priced well in a desirable area will sell quickly, sometimes in the first weekend of showings. We are seeing a lot of “life event sales” which are when the sale is prompted by death, divorce, inheritance, job change, or family change. 

Even if you have checked your Zillow Zestimate or online automated value of your home recently, reach out to me to get TODAY’S value of your home. There are so many nuances that make up how much your home is worth. Have you made improvements to the house? Remodeled the backyard? Updated systems? Those all help increase a home’s value! 

This summer, we are working open houses, helping clients, and ready to jump in with and answer your real estate questions.

Reach out today! 

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