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Most Americans have no regrets about buying a home. In fact, it\u2019s made them happier, a new survey shows.<\/p>\n

Ninety-three percent of Americans say they are happier after buying a home, and 83% would never go back to renting, according to Bank of America\u2019s latest Homebuyer Insights Report, based on a survey of nearly 2,000 consumers. Most owners say they have an emotional attachment to their home, and ownership also has improved their lifestyle and variety of hobbies.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know how much ownership means, and we see examples every day of how owning a home gives our clients the power to build personal wealth and make memories,\u201d says D. Steve Boland, head of consumer lending at Bank of America. \u201cThey\u2019ve told us very clearly that homeownership is invaluable, and that\u2019s why we\u2019re actively providing assistance with down payment and closing costs to help people buy homes and create a new lifestyle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eighty-eight percent of survey respondents say that buying a home is the best decision they\u2019ve ever made. Seventy-nine percent say that owning a home has changed them for the better. Three out of four homeowners surveyed say they pursued new hobbies after buying a home, including:<\/p>\n