New Home Owners Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 22, 2022
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New Home Owners Day is a great day to celebrate after finalizing the dream house.

Where is New Home Owners Day celebrated?

The day is celebrated mainly in the USA.

Who is New Home Owners Day celebrated by?

This day can be celebrated by those who have just bought their dream house or by future homeowners who plan to get their new homes as soon as possible.

When did New Home Owners Day first start?

There's no information available about when the first New Home Owners Day was held.

Who started New Home Owners Day?

Well, we don't really know who started celebrating this day, but it could have been a really enthusiastic new homeowner.

History And Timeline

Do you think it was always a necessity for a family to live in an owned home? The history of having a home goes far and probably starts with the caves.

But, it didn't require anyone to buy into real estate, as a family would generally keep moving. However, things have changed a lot through centuries, and now, a home is included in the plan for a secure future. So, let's learn about how it came to be this way.

Beginning Of Settlements

Even though humans still lived in a hunter-gatherer society, they started to settle down for certain amounts of time. And this gave rise to the agrarian society where people had to find accommodations.

30,000-15,000 B.C.E

Low Homeownership

Well, people didn't really have a way of owning a house and lacked the budget that was needed.

Early 19th century

Mortgages

After The Great Depression was over, mortgages started to emerge as an excellent option for owning homes.

30s

Boom In Buying Homes

As taking out a mortgage became easier and houses were widely available, the '50s saw a boom in many Americans choosing to purchase houses. And, by the '60s, more than 60% of the American population had homes.

'50s

Stable Home-owning Rate

As of now, the home-owning rate around a nation like the US has stayed stable at about 65.8%.

2020

Traditions And Customs

There are no separate traditions and customs attached to this event.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate New Home Owners Day

 There are different ways you can choose to celebrate this day. The best way can hose a housewarming party for your friends and family. Or utilize the day to decorate the home in a way you have always wanted.

You can also simply relax at your newly bought home and let go of all the tension you have held while planning to get home. It's a bonus if you have a pool, as the summer is perfect for relaxing in soothing water.

Facts And Stats

  • People often get confused between New Home Owners Day and National Homeowners Day. The latter is actually celebrated on December 26 every year.
  • A fun fact to know on this day is that the tradition of housewarming comes from a time before the emergence of electricity when guests used to bring gifts and wood to make a fire in the fireplace.
  • It's a great day to take a family picture in front of your house to commemorate the occasion of finally having your own address.

Who encouraged the celebration of New Home Owners Day?

 We are yet to receive any information about who started this celebration.

What is the motto of New Home Owners Day?

The motto is to realize that your dream has come true and to turn the home into a lovely living space.

How do families celebrate New Home Owners Day?

Families can celebrate the day by coming together and embracing the journey of finding proper housing. It's a good opportunity to make the kids learn about the importance of having a nurturing space.

What are some essential things we need to keep in mind while celebrating New Home Owners Day?

There's nothing in particular that you may need to keep in your mind. Just remember that this day is quite personal, so spend time with your family to celebrate this big achievement.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Thursday, April 30, 2020
  • Friday, April 30, 2021
  • Saturday, April 30, 2022
  • Sunday, April 30, 2023
  • Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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