Wednesday, January 4, 2017 / by Becca Butler
In our last blog, we discussed the top benefits of owning a home task planning tool. Now comes the question of, should I buy a brand new home, or an existing home? Do you want something with history, or a blank canvas?
Stats have shown that when buyers are given the choice of buying new or used, the majority will choose new. There’s just something about buying a home that’s not only been untouched, but can be made just the way you like it. And in today’s market, new homes are more affordable than you might think.
So to help you with this decision, we’ve listed some pros and cons of buying a new construction home.
Pros
Customization
Even if your not going for a custom home, you may be able to upgrade finishes from builder grade material and add your own personal touches before construction is complete.
Floor Plans
New homes offer modern floorplans. Today’s buyers want an open floorplan layout which means larger living spaces, . ...
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Friday, October 14, 2016 / by Becca Butler
So you’ve thought about it over and over (and over) again, but you are still on the fence about whether you should continue renting, or start the process of buying your own home. Owning a home is part of the American dream, but it’s a huge step to make, we know! To help you with your decision, we’ve come up with the top 4 benefits of owning a home.
You Will Build Wealth and Equity Over Time
Equity is the amount of money you sell your home for minus what you still owe on it. The amount left over is your home equity. On each of your monthly mortgage payments, a portion of it goes towards reducing the amount you owe on your loan, which in turn increases your equity.
Over time as the interest portion of your mortgage payment decrease, the interest that you pay will eventually be lower than the rent you would have been paying. But instead of throwing money away when renting, you will be continually building wealth!
Several Tax Benefits Cat! ...
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real estate, owning, benefits, homeownership, midlothian, american dream, owning vs renting