man-house-for-saleThere are a variety of benefits to homeownership that prompt people to buy a home, but a recent survey from the National Association of REALTORS® finds that three primary reasons top the list: building equity, living in a safe and stable environment and having the freedom to choose where they want to live. Learn more about today’s buyers from NAR.

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