Although many renters feel that renting is less expensive than buying, according to Jed Kolko, chief economist at Trulia, buying a home can be 45 percent less expensive than renting.
If you want flexibility or can’t afford up-front fees, renting is a cheap option, but knowing the drawbacks might help you better balance your options. Here are some cons of renting, and some reasons why you should buy a home!
There are financial benefits to not renting. You will not only have a stable residence and the opportunity to grow equity, but you will also be eligible for savings and tax advantages as a result of becoming a homeowner. According to Ginnie Mae, the average homeowner’s monthly payment will be less than a tenant’s monthly rent over the course of six years.
Homeowners can also benefit from government tax breaks. Property taxes and interest on a mortgage are both tax deductible. Other benefits of homeownership include capital gains exemption and energy-saving rebates or tax incentives from firms or your state government if you install green appliances.
CHER makes first-time HOMEOWNERSHIP simple through co-ownership. Co-ownership is when two or more people buy a home and build equity. It allows you to multiply your buying power and afford homes that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to just on your own
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