Homeownership is good for the heart

CNN Money reports that homeownership is good for love. That’s not hard to believe, since owning a house can signal fiscal responsibility to some romantics. But Trulia put the theory to the test.

On Trulia’s behalf, Harris Interactive queried 1,000 single men and women on home-related traits they found most appealing. While there is a marked preference for homeowners, survey results showed that renting is certainly no deal-breaker. More than a third of women responded that they preferred to date homeowners, whereas 18% of men felt the same.

But while both homeowners and renters can find love, one demographic will be romantically-challenged. Jobless young adults who have returned home after graduating from college may need to put their employment search into high gear. Less than 5% of singles surveyed would date boomerangers. Which rooms of the house found favor with both sexes? The master bath, walk-in closet, and gourmet kitchen.