While there are many people and things to be thankful for at this time of year and always, more people than ever appreciate their homes. Prior to the pandemic, 58% of homeowners said they felt emotionally attached to their homes, according to the Survey of the American Homeowner 2021 by Unison, but in 2021 that number rose to 70%.

Home provides a feeling of comfort in uncertain times and a place to celebrate life’s joyful moments. The Unison survey found that 91% of homeowners feel secure, stable and successful because they own a home and 83% felt their home kept them safe during the pandemic.

In the article “The Psychology of Home: Why Where You Live Means so Much” in The Atlantic, writer Julie Beck explored how homes are part of people’s self-definition and why people are so emotionally attached to where they live.

“Whether or not we are always aware of it, a home is a home because it blurs the line between the self and the surroundings and challenges the line we try to draw between who we are and where we are,” wrote Beck. “If home is where the heart is, then by its most literal definition, my home is wherever I am.”

In the America at Home Study in 2020, renters and homeowners were asked what home means to them. The highest percentage (89%) said it means a safe place, followed by family (84%), freedom (71%) and financial stability (63%).

The gratitude homeowners feel for their homes is enhanced when they know their home is protected. Instead of the burden of worrying about the hassle and expense of a repair, homeowners with a Cinch home warranty can feel thankful that they have a plan and a partner to help them deal with the unexpected.

What Cinch is thankful for

Most of us at Cinch home warranty are homeowners, too, and we appreciate our homes as much as every other homeowner. But we have even more to be thankful for.

First, we are so grateful for our extensive network of service providers who take care of our homes and the homes of every one of our customers. They are trustworthy, reliable professionals who help us every day.

Second, we’re thankful for the real estate agents who recommend a Cinch home warranty to their customers or purchase home warranties for their buyers and sellers. Real estate agents are a vital partner for us to reach homebuyers, homeowners and sellers so we can provide them with the protection they can rely on when they need a repair.

Third, we’re grateful that we’ve been able to deliver on over one million service claims, helping every homeowner with a Cinch home warranty get the help they need with a repair as quickly as possible while saving money. Now that’s something to celebrate. You can learn more about Cinch home warranty coverage for buyers and sellers at cinchrealestate.com.