You know the feeling! When you get home from work or a busy grocery shopping trip, walking in the front door of your dwelling can bring a sigh of relief. Your house or condo is your sanctuary and there’s nothing like coming home to it. Here’s my take on the comforts that come with owning your own home.
Provides privacy
Being a property-owner offers a significant amount of personal privacy. There’s no landlord to worry about. You’re in total control when it comes to whether to hire a contractor to renovate the kitchen, or a landscaping company to maintain your lawn and plow the driveway. Your home is your refuge and you get to decide how much privacy you want.
Gives security
Investing in a property provides a level of security for you and your loved ones. The peace you have from knowing that no one is going to raise your rent or ask you to move is unparalleled. Furthermore, purchasing a home is a great financial investment.
Expresses personality
You can create a living space that expresses your unique tastes and personality. There are so many choices when it comes to décor, paint colour and furnishings. Sooth your soul and enhance your sanctuary with the scents and sounds you prefer. Do you like a minimalist look or are you more comfortable with a little organized chaos, so to speak?
Nurtures family
Your home is a place for making great family memories. You can design your rooms to meet the needs of everyone in the household, and change them as children grow. Do you need a playroom where little ones can entertain themselves? Would a cosey family room be a great space for movie night? Making bedrooms comfortable and bathrooms into mini-spas are other nurturing ideas.
Connects to community
Owning a property means that you have a strong connection to your community. Becoming familiar with the parks and stores in your immediate neighbourhood also makes your home feel like a sanctuary – you begin to know you belong there. And, the contact you have with your neighbours from the front porch or back yard strengthens that feeling of connection.
If you’re ready for home ownership, reach out to me to find out how I can help.
