Do you believe that "owing a place of your own" is one of the most appealing aspects of homeownership?

You aren't along. Twenty-six percent of US households agree with you. What's the number one reason...  

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released their first issue of the Housing Opportunities & Market Experience Survey (HOME). In the report, NAR revealed what Americans believe to be the most appealing aspects of homeownership.

Here is a graph showing the results:

It is interesting to see that the two most appealing aspects had nothing to do with money, but instead, addressed the non-financial benefits of homeownership.