National Homeownership Month in June shines a spotlight on supporting the American Dream of homeownership. It’s also a time to recognize the organizations that help individuals and families to achieve their goals.
From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Federal Housing Administration to the realtors, financial and housing counselors, and assistance programs, they all play a part in helping first-time homebuyers make their dream come true.
After an extreme low in 2016, homeownership has been making a gradual recovery. Ownership trends are changing, though. With priorities changing, so do the types of homes people are seeking.
NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH HISTORY
In 1995, National Homeownership Week began as a strategy of President William Clinton’s administration to increase homeownership across the nation. In 2002, President George W. Bush expanded the observance to the entire month of June.
If you are considering purchasing a home for the first time and don’t know where to start, visit NewHomeSource for a guide and list of resources.
Consider your options and learn your market. A good realtor will show you many options and resources, too. Ask friends who have bought a home for recommendations.
Now, Therefore, I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate December 15, 1941, as Bill of Rights Day. And I call upon the officials of the Government, and upon the people of the United States, to observe the day by displaying the flag of the United States on public buildings and by meeting together for such prayers and such ceremonies as may seem to them appropriate.
The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Passed by Congress on September 25, 1789, these rights place limits on government power.
The bill was introduced by James Madison. He later became the 4th President of the United States.
The Bill of Rights initially had 12 proposed amendments. One concerned the number of constituents for each Representative. The other addressed the compensation of a Congressman. Neither was ratified.
In 1992, the compensation of a Congressman was ratified 203 years later and is now the 27th amendment.
The Bill of Rights is displayed in The Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC.
There were 14 copies of the Bill of Rights; one for each of the 13 states to sign and one for the federal archives. Only 12 copies survive today.
HOW TO OBSERVE #BillOfRightsDay
Display the flag of the United States on public buildings. Read the Bill of Rights. See if you can pass a quiz about the Bill of Rights. Use #BillOfRightsDay to post on social media.
Today many of our rights are under siege. Though it may not feel like it directly, many of our fundamental rights as defined in the bill of rights are being chipped away. No matter what political side you are on every one should know and want to protect these rights. If we dont we could end up as countless others who have learned the hard way. Places like Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, and many others are examples of why America has stood by these rights for hundreds of years.
BILL OF RIGHTS DAY HISTORY
President Franklin D. Roosevelt designated Bill of Rights Day on December 15 in 1941.
