>The Field Guide to the Benefits of Home Ownership by The National Association of Realtors

We just ran across one of the best resources for anyone looking to purchase a home and all current homeowners.

The National Association of Realtors released a great online pamphlet called “The Field Guide to the Benefits of Home Ownership” that covers five major areas:

1. Higher Academic Achievement
2. More Cohesive Communities
3. Better Connected Families
4. Improved Heath and Safety
5. Stronger Economy

We wanted to share a few of our favorite tidbits.

Homeowners are 28% more likely to vote, will live 4 times longer in a community, and be 1.3 times more likely to read (our favorite pastime). In addition, children of homeowners are 20% less likely to become teenage mothers.

There is so much great information on this great online resource that you should check it out for yourself – “The Field Guide to the Benefits of Home Ownership“.