As the place where we spend more than half of our lives, our homes have a major impact on our happiness. An extensive study by Resi, an architectural firm in the UK, revealed the factors that contribute to a happy home. At the top of the list was homeownership. Compared to renters, owners enjoyed a greater sense of security and pride because they were able to renovate to suit their own tastes and they could build equity. The people with the lowest level of home satisfaction where those living in rental accommodati... read more