Houses And Emotions

Houses are more than just financial investments; to many, they provide a sense of identity that is rooted in the "American Dream."

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March 21, 2002, 9:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Our houses are our biggest investment, as financial types always remind us. But their worth goes far beyond dollars...Homes are also about comfort, perhaps tinted with nostalgia...For some people, homes are status...The familiarity of our neighborhoods adds to the sense of comfort."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: For Many Americans, Houses Are Crucial To a Sense of Identity

Wednesday, March 20, 2002 in The Washington Post

Social / Demographics United States

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