Benefits to Owning a Home
Benefits to Owning a Home
Pride of Ownership
Unlike renting, your monthly payments will not go to a landlord, but towards the ultimate ownership of your home.
Retirement Savings
Long-term home ownership provides financial security for retirement through the growth of equity and the ability to live
rent-free once you own your home free and clear.
Property Appreciation
- Historically, the average value of a home appreciates yearly, meaning your home value increases
with each passing year. - You may be able to benefit from the ability to sell your home for a profit if you decide to move.
Stability
Rental rates fluctuate far more often than mortgage interest rates, which make owning your home a more secure option in
terms of future pricing.
Tax Deductions*
- You can deduct home mortgage interest on the first $750,000 ($375,000 if married filing separately) of your mortgage
balance. The deduction only applies if your mortgage was to buy, build or substantially improve your home. - State and Local Property taxes that you paid (up to $10,000) are tax deductible.
- You must elect to itemize your taxes to claim these deductions.
- This is a major tax advantage for home owners that renters do not receive.
Tax-Free*
- If you sell your primary home, you may exclude the profit on your home from your federal taxable income (gains).
- The exclusion is limited to $250,000 for individual taxpayers or $500,000 if married filing jointly.
- Consult a tax professional for further details as certain exclusions and eligibility requirements apply.
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Loan Consultant
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Realty
Broker Associate
301 Ocean Ave
Melbourne, FL 32951
321.446.9035
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