A REMINDER OF WHY PEOPLE BUY A HOME

Of course everyone wants a good deal.  No one wants to overpay for a property.  But at the same time, people in a market that is hitting bottom, can become so shortsighted with wanting the very best deal, that they forget all the other advantages and benefits of home ownership.  The following is from a National Housing Survey of why people buy homes:  1) They want a good place to raise children - 80%  2) They want a place their family feels safe - 79%  3) They want more living space - 74%  4) They want control over the living space - 70%.  It could be added to this list a most important benefit -- control over housing costs for the foreseeable future.  Owning a home is so much more than just an investment.  Or perhaps it's more than just a financial investment.  It is also an investment emotionally, and with our family's best interest for a happy and safe future.