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\"Rent<\/p>\n

According to the U.S.<\/em> Census Bureau,<\/em> median rent<\/a> continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates<\/a>, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the best timeline to buy a home is different for everyone, the question remains: Should I continue renting or is it time for me to buy?<\/strong> The answer depends on your current situation and your future plans, so here are some thoughts to help you decide if you’re ready to own a home of your own.<\/p>\n

1. Rent Will Continue to Increase<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is one of the top reasons why renters decide to move because in most cases, rent will continue increasing each year. As noted above, the U.S.<\/em> Census Bureau <\/em>recently released its quarterly homeownership report<\/a>, and as the graph below shows, median rent is climbing year after year. When you own a home, you’ll lock in your monthly payment for the life of your loan, creating consistency and predictability in your payments.\"Rent<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Freedom to Customize<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is a big decision-making point for many people who want to be able to paint, renovate, and make home upgrades. In many cases, landlords determine all of these selections and prefer you do not alter them as a renter. As a homeowner, you have the freedom to decorate and personalize your home to truly make it your own.<\/p>\n

3. Privacy<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When renting, your landlord has access to your space in case of an emergency. If you own your home, however, you’re the one to decide who can come inside. Given today’s health concerns around the pandemic, this may be a growing priority for you.<\/p>\n

4. Flexibility for Relocation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you’re renting, it may be easier to move quickly should you have a job transfer or simply decide it’s time for a change. When you’re a homeowner and need to sell your house, this might take a little more time. Today, however, with the housing market’s low inventory<\/a>, this may no longer be the case. Homes are selling at a record-breaking<\/a> pace, so you may have more flexibility than you think.<\/p>\n

5. Building Equity<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When you pay your rent, your landlord earns the equity<\/a> the property gains. If you own your home, the benefits of your investment go directly toward your net worth<\/a>. This is savings you’ll be able to use in the future for things like sending children to college, starting a new business, buying a bigger home, or simply downsizing to save for retirement.<\/p>\n

6. Tax Advantages<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When you own your home, there are additional advantages that work in your favor as well. You can deduct things like your property taxes and mortgage interest (Always make sure you check with your accountant to see which tax-deductible benefits apply to your situation).<\/em> When you rent, however, the tax benefits are directed to your landlord.<\/p>\n

Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It’s up to you to decide if you’d prefer to rent or buy<\/a>, and it’s different for every person. If you’d like to learn more about the pros and cons of each, as well as resources<\/a> to help you along the way, let’s connect to discuss your options. This way, you can make a confident and informed decision with a trusted expert on your side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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