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From the paint colors to the layout and location, a person’s home can significantly impact his or her mental health, according to a new survey from Sears Home Services of more than 1,000 consumers. The survey found that the following property attributes contribute most to a person’s satisfaction with his or her home:
- Security and safety: 54.4%
- Location: 52.7%
- A section of the home dedicated to relaxation: 51.4%
- Privacy: 49.3%
- Size: 46.4%
- Living situation (housemates): 45%
- Outdoor space (garden, balcony, etc.): 43%
On the other hand, respondents indicated the following features contribute most to dissatisfaction with a home, according to the Sears Home Services survey:
- Noise level: 26.7%
- Size: 24.9%
- Proximity to neighbors/other homes: 22.8%
- Pests: 21.6%
- Design choices: 21.6%
- Lack of privacy: 20%
- Lack of outdoor space: 20%