Why Buy a Home?

Pride In Ownership – Most people buy homes to have control over where they live. Although investment features are important, the psychological reasons for buying – the satisfaction of owning and freedom from paying rent are just as important. The National Association of Realtors conducted a survey of 6,000 homeowners and 2,000 renters and found that 76% of owners and 66% of renters considered pride of ownership an important reason for buying.

Dislike Paying Rent –  Close to 7 in 10 renters say that they dislike paying rent, but more importantly, they desire an owner’s ability to control and modify a home’s features.  “Make your home a reflection of YOU”!

Settling Down – More than 6 in 10 renters said “settling down’ was an important reason to buy.

Good Investment – 76% of owners and 69% of renters said the investment aspect of ownership was important.

Long-Term Appreciation – People consider home ownership a good investment because they view it as a long-term venture. Historically, home prices have risen at relatively steady rates.

Leverage Investment – People borrow a great deal to buy a home, yet they receive the full benefits of price appreciation.

Source Of Savings – Home ownership always has and continues to comprise the single largest source of savings for American households.

Sacrifices Are Worth It – Almost 7 in 10 renters in the NAR home ownership survey said they planned to buy a home in the future. More than three-quarters of these people said they were willing to sacrifice to achieve their housing goals.

7 Reasons to Buy:

1. Tax Deductibility of mortgage interest
2. Tax Deductibility of Property Taxes
3. Appreciation Potential
4. Deferred Gain and Capital Gain Treatment
5. Once in a Lifetime Exclusion
6. Principal Accumulation
7. You Can Enjoy It – Pride of Ownership