home ownership perks
There are many benifits to owning a home that can improve you financial stability while improving your quality of life. Plan for the future now and watch your investment grow!
RENTING PROS & CONS
Renting: Pros
- Flexibility to move
- Potential lower monthly costs
- No property taxes
- Low maintenance
- Less stress
- Easier with poor credit
- Low initial investment
- Fixed monthly costs
Renting: Cons
- Limited options
- No asset at the end of a lease
- Unable to customize
- No equity
- No tax deduction
- No control over rent increases
HOME OWNER BENIFITS & ADVANTAGES
Financial Benifits
Building Equity
Each mortgage payment increases your ownership stake, creating long-term wealth.
Potential Appreciation
Over time, your home’s value may increase, allowing you to profit when you sell.
Stable Housing Costs
With a fixed-rate mortgage, your monthly payments remain consistent, unlike rent, which often rises over time.
Investment Opportunity
You can leverage your home’s equity for loans or turn the property into a rental for additional income.
Home Energy Credit
The government offers a tax credit to homeowners who make energy-efficient improvements to the home.
Lifestyle Advantages
Freedom to Personalize
Unlike renting, you have the freedom to renovate, decorate, and truly make the space your own.
Sense of Stability
Owning a home often fosters a deeper connection to your community and long-term planning.
Privacy
Homeownership typically offers greater privacy compared to apartments or rentals.
Community Engagement
As a homeowner, you’re more likely to participate in local events and take pride in your neighborhood.
Pride of Ownership
There’s a unique sense of accomplishment and pride in owning a space that reflects your hard work and personal style.
HOME OWNER TAX DEDUCTIONS
Property Tax Deductions
Another key tax benefit of homeownership is the property tax deduction. Homeowners who itemize deductions can reduce their taxable income by deducting the property taxes paid on their homes during the tax year.
Home Office Deduction
If you have a home office, you can deduct its cost from your taxable income. To qualify, the IRS requires that the space is used regularly and exclusively for business purposes.
Home Equity Deduction
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) lets homeowners borrow flexibly for needs like debt consolidation, renovations, or education. Interest may be tax-deductible through 2026, subject to qualifications.
Mortgage Points Deduction
Mortgage points are fees paid at closing to secure a lower mortgage interest rate, with one point equaling 1% of the loan amount. They reduce monthly payments and may be tax-deductible, subject to restrictions.
Mortgage Interest Deduction
One of the biggest tax benefits of homeownership is the mortgage interest deduction, which lets you reduce taxable income by the interest paid on your home loan. To claim it, you must itemize deductions on your tax return and report the interest paid during the year.
* Consult a tax professional for details.