Friday, January 14, 2011

Why Homeownership Matters To Communities

By Tony Jarrett , Allen Tate Realtors®

Whether you prefer tree-lined streets of single-family homes, long drives with pastures right up to the front door or concrete sidewalks fronting majestic walk-ups, your home is always part of a larger community.
In this second part of our series on why homeownership matters, we explore the benefits that homeownership has on a community. According to the 2010 National Association of Realtors survey, there are plenty of benefits to explore:


• People who own homes vote more, and contribute more to their neighborhoods.

• Homeowners do not move as frequently as renters, providing more neighborhood stability. In turn, this stability helps reduce crime and supports neighborhood upkeep. `

• Children of home owners do better in school, stay in school longer, are more likely to participate in organized activities and spend less time in front of the television.

When it comes to real estate, it is always location, location, location. But when it comes to buying and settling into a home, it is always community, community, community. That’s why at Allen Tate we not only take pride in helping people find just the right home in the right community, but also as a company we focus on community giving through United Way, arts and cultural drives and public schools.

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