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Celebrate National Homeowners Day on December 26 by honoring the joy of home ownership! This day was first established in 1998 to recognize the importance that owning a home has for individuals and families. It is also a time to appreciate all the hard work, dedication, and commitment that goes into making a house into a home. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or have been enjoying the same property for years, this is an excellent opportunity to celebrate your home and all that it means to you. So get ready to show some love and appreciation for homeownership on December 26th!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1862</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Homestead Act Signing</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law, which provided land grants to Americans, encouraging more widespread homeownership.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1934</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Housing Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Franklin Roosevelt signed the National Housing Act, creating the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to make homeownership accessible to more Americans.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fair Housing Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Fair Housing Act was passed to prevent discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, religion, or nationality.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1974</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Equal Credit Opportunity Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>Passed to prohibit discrimination in lending practices, making credit available to more people looking to buy homes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of National Homeowners Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Homeowners Day was first established to celebrate and recognize the importance of homeownership in America.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Throw a party for all your family and friends to celebrate homeownership. It could be a potluck, cookout, or backyard barbecue. Invite your neighbors and make it a block party!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a home tour</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Go on a self-guided tour of your home with your family and learn more about its history and features. You can also visit amazing homes in the area to get ideas for future renovations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant a garden</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Start a garden in your backyard or on your patio. Plant flowers, vegetables, herbs, trees, and shrubs to create an outdoor oasis on your property.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Do some DIY projects</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take on some DIY projects around the house to improve the look of your home. Painting, hanging artwork, reorganizing closets, and upgrading furniture can all make for a wonderful space.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take care of maintenance</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make sure you keep up with necessary maintenance tasks such as cleaning the gutters, checking the smoke detectors, and inspecting the roof. Taking care of these items now can save you from expensive repairs down the road.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Owning a Home Builds Financial Security</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Homeownership is a great way to build financial security. When you own your home, the money from your mortgage payments goes to building equity rather than renting it away to a landlord. This gives you the chance to build a nest egg that can be used for retirement savings, emergency funds and more!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Ownership Provides Stability</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you own your own home, you have stability. You don’t have to worry about rent increases or being asked to move at the end of a lease term. Ownership also provides peace of mind that your family will have a safe and secure place to call home for years to come.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Homeownership Strengthens Communities</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Owning your home strengthens communities by bringing people together and encouraging them to work together towards common goals. By creating stable neighborhoods where neighbors know each other and are invested in their community, homeowners give back in ways that extend beyond their individual properties.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Homeownership Can Impact Your Children's Achievements</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies have shown that children who grow up in homes their parents own have better performances in school and are likely to earn more income later in life.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Mortgage Can Act Like a Forced Savings Plan</h3><p class='facts-content'>Paying off your mortgage every month allows homeowners to build equity—which is equated to creating a forced savings plan, contributing to your net worth over time.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Homeownership Provides Tax Benefits</h3><p class='facts-content'>Interest payments made on accounts up to $750,000 in mortgage debt can be deducted by homeowners on their federal income taxes, which can save significant money.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Majority of Home Improvement Expenditures Go to Replacement Projects</h3><p class='facts-content'>In a typical year, the majority of home improvement expenditures by homeowners are for replacement projects as opposed to discretionary upgrades—ensuring the property stays in best possible condition.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The United States has Strong Homeownership Rates Compared to the World</h3><p class='facts-content'>With roughly 65% of the population being homeowners, the United States has one of the highest homeownership rates in the developed world.</p></div></div>
National Homeowners Day is celebrated on December 26th every year. In 2024 National Homeowners Day will occur on a Thursday.
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