Jim Waddell
Jim Waddell

Jim Waddell

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BUYING VS. RENTING

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Advantages and considerations in buying versus renting

In today's market, home buyers definitely have an edge over renters. Home prices and interest rates are at an all-time low. Of course, there are more reasons why buying has its advantages than just price.

Buying Advantages

 

When you own your home, you enjoy the following advantages:

  • Sense of community, stability, and security
  • Free to change decor and landscaping
  • Not dependent on landlord to maintain property
  • Property has the opportunity to build equity
  • Tax savings

With today's market, you could secure a home mortgage at an incredibly low rate, so owning a home is more affordable than ever!

There are a few expenses you have to take over as part of owning a home, such as insurance, HOA fees, and utilities, but home ownership is still a cheaper option in most markets.

Owning your home is still the ultimate American Dream.

Renting Considerations

 

When you rent a home, you have little to no responsibility for maintenance. Also, if you have a job where you might have to move around, you have more mobility renting a home than with buying.

 

However, you have no tax benefits, no equity built up, no control over rent increases, and the possibility of eviction when you rent.

Why Own Your Home?

 

1. Tax Breaks: You can deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some other costs involved in buying a home.

2. Appreciation: Real estate has long-term, stable growth in value.

3. Equity: Mortgage payments let you build equity ownership interest in your home.

4. Predictability: Your fixed-mortgage payments won't rise over the years so your housing costs will remain the same.

5. Freedom: It's all yours! You can do whatever you want to your own home!

6. Stability: Remaining in one neighborhood or community for several years gives you peace of mind and offers a stable family life.

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