Three recent surveys show what Americans currently believe in the value of owning a home:
- The National Housing Survey by Fannie Mae this past November.
- The Housing Survey by the Gallup Organization completed last month.
- The American’s Attitudes About Homeownership (AAAH) study completed by Harris Interactive for the National Association of Realtors.
If you’re thinking of buying in the Charleston AFB market, let’s review the highlights:
- In the AAAH study, 87% of homeowners/64% of renters believed that “owning a home provides a healthy and stable environment for raising a family”.
- The Fannie Mae study showed that the main reason people gave for buying a home is: “it is a good place to raise children and provide a good education”.
- AAAH: The study shows that an astonishing 88% say owning a home has been “a positive or very positive experience”. An overwhelming majority of home owners are happy with their decision to own a home. A full 93% of owners surveyed would buy again.
- Fannie Mae: The study shows that 95% see homeownership as a “positive experience” for them and their families.
- AAAH: Most renters aspire to home ownership. The majority of renters (63%) say they are at least somewhat likely to purchase a home at some point in the future.
- Fannie Mae: 67% of renters plan to purchase a home in the future.
- AAAH: 78% of homeowners/58% of renters believe now is a good time to buy.
- Fannie Mae: 64% of those surveyed said it is a good time to buy a home.
Gallup
Bottom Line
Americans believe two things: that there is a value in owning a home and that now is the time to buy!! What are you waiting for? Contact Military Homes of Charleston today!Torri Jacobsen, Military Homes of Charleston
Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be hard, but choosing the right Realtor DOES make a difference. I specialize in making first-time home buying a great experience for military families moving to the Charleston , SC
