Why Americans Really Buy Homes
For more than half of Americans, the main reason to buy a home is simply because they want a place to call their own, according to the “Homebuyer Insight Report” recently released by Bank of America.
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“Home buyers today are motivated by both emotional and practical reasons,” says D. Steve Boland, the consumer lending executive. “Nearly all want more space, but a majority of home buyers, especially those purchasing their first home, are also looking for a place to call their own, put down roots and make memories. They value the emotional benefits of owning a home as much as financial ones.”
The survey revealed the following top emotional triggers for buyers:
- Want a place to call their own: 52%
- Always something they wanted to do: 43%
- Want to put down roots: 31%
- A place to make memories: 28%
As for the most influential financial factors, the survey found Americans are motivated to buy a home for these reasons:
- Better than paying rent: 37%
- Saved enough money: 26%
- Have a steady job: 21%
- Good time to buy a home: 15%
Survey respondents also were asked to define home ownership. Here’s what they said it means to them:
- Security: 60%
- Family: 58%
- Responsibility: 58%
- Happiness: 57%
Source: “The Top Reasons Why Americans Buy Homes,” Keepingcurrentmatters.com (April 13, 2016)
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