Survey Highlights Real Costs & Stresses of Owning a Home
By Hometap Team on July 21, 2025The relationship between homeowners and their homes has always been… complicated. But with the added pressure from today’s shifting economic landscape, it’s become unclear whether homes serve more as a point of pride — or pain — for their owners.
To dig deeper, Hometap conducted a survey of 1,000 homeowners, asking questions about their sources of financial stress (no surprise: homeownership is a big one), if they feel income isn’t keeping pace with homeownership costs, the sacrifices and trade-offs that they’re making to alleviate spending, and the long-term affects these cutbacks have on their lives.
Though these responses give insight into an undoubtedly troubling situation, not all hope is lost. Despite everything — the costs, repairs, and bills — an overwhelming majority of homeowners (76%) still believe in the value of owning a home. In fact, over half (56.5%) say they still feel proud to be a homeowner — despite the stress.
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