Home ownership is a privilege not a right.
Mine was earned through blood, sweat and tears. I gutted this place nearly 90% while working 2 jobs to finance it and the repairs as a single parent. It's still a work in progress.
One day, eleven years ago (when I bought this house) my sister stopped by. I was on the roof inspecting the gutters and cleaning them. As she got out of her car I hollered, "I am the queen of all I survey!" I'll never forget the pride and sense of accomplishment that I felt/still feel.
When you work for/on something, you appreciate it more.