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.

Kim Tillett | One Sotheby’s International
Realty
Broker Associate
301 Ocean Ave
Melbourne, FL 32951
321.446.9035
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