Are you living the American Dream?

Most of us have a pretty good idea about what the American Dream is. In case you don’t, we looked it up:

[quote]“The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States, a set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility for the family and children, achieved through hard work in a society with few barriers.” – source: Wikipedia.com[/quote]

If we carry this definition further, we find that many Americans see homeownership as an important part of that dream. Let’s look at some recent statistics.

Existing home sales in May of this year were 9.2% higher than the same time last year. Home sales in the Midwest and Northeast saw gains of at least 10%.

If the growth of home sales alone isn’t enough to convince you that owning a home is “living the American Dream,” there’s more. Studies have shown that purchasing a home is making an investment that will appreciate over time. What does that mean? Let’s look at an example. If you already own your home, you are enjoying an average of 7.9% gain in the value of your home just in the last year!

In addition to the financial benefit, owning your home is a slice of freedom. No paying rent to a landlord. No sharing an apartment complex floor with 30 other people. It’s yours.

As the housing market continues to show signs of strength, now could be the best time to invest in your piece of the American Dream. Whether you are looking for a home that is worth $100K or $1M, at Benchmark, we are here to welcome you into the rising trend of homeownership. You will receive more than just another set of keys…you will be given the keys to your HOME.

Fact Sources: NAR’s Existing Home Sales Report 6/22/15