Surprise! Most Americans Like Their Homes
Posted by David Zadareky on Saturday, June 4th, 2011 at 11:52am.
Among the more useful data collected every few years by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are statistics about apartments, single-family houses, manufactured houses, new construction and vacant houses. Recently, these stats have revealed some interesting data about American homeowners including those of us in Alexandria.
The latest survey states that individuals responding were happy with where they are living. In fact, 28 percent rated their homes a 10 on a 1 to 10 scale. An overwhelming percentage of people with recently constructed homes also rated them at or near 10. And this was not just folks who owned their homes outright. Even those with a mortgage, equity or line of credit payment gave their homes high ratings.
There were other interesting facts from the survey. The most common reasons that those making a move chose their neighborhood was not just the house (10 percent); other factors also played a large part in the final decision. Some of those factors included the home’s vicinity to jobs, family, and friends as well as the neighborhoods themselves. This is something we in the Alexandria region understand.
We all need expert help with home-buying decisions. If you want to know what percentage of people use warm air furnaces as opposed to electric heat pumps, check out the government’s data. But if you are looking for a home to fall in love with in a gentle neighborhood that’s perfect for raising children, let us help you live your dream.
If you are looking to move here, let us help you find your perfect place. We will help you “Save A Few Thousand” with our programs and experience of this Northern Virginia home market. Contact us today at http://www.saveafewthousand.com/. We’ll help you find a home you will be happy to rate a 10!
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