Home Buying vs Renting: Should you buy or rent!

This has become a complicated question for thousands of consumers – home buying vs renting. Not only is this question loaded with personal and lifestyle considerations but financial issues as well. For some, buying is the only sensible thing to do and for others, renting is much more convenient.

Most homeowners enjoy the pride of owning such a
large investment, and others enjoy having a place to 
call “home”. There are several advantages that go 
along with homeownership. Here are just a few:
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Tax Breaks

Federal tax laws strongly favor homeowners. 
Mortgage interest and property taxes are generally tax
deductable on your federal return. This can in turn 
provide you with an enormous tax benefit. Capital gains benefits allow the homeowner to profit
without paying taxes when selling their main residence. Please consult your legal or tax expert for restrictions and application of this popular tax benefit.
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Ability to Borrow Against Equity

As a homeowner, you can borrow against the equity in your home using either a second mortgage or a home equity line of credit. The interest of such loans may be tax deductable, regardless of how you use the money. Many homeowners use home equity loans to consolidate other high interest loans, to make repairs and improvements, and even to fund a child’s education.
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Renovations

As a homeowner, you have almost unlimited ability to adapt your living space to suite your individual tastes and needs. You can paint, wallpaper, decorate, landscape and even have the potential to add more rooms. The possibilities are virtually endless.
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Leverage

When buying a home, you will probably use some of your own money (your down payment) and a large amount of someone else’s (borrowed funds from your bank or other mortgage lender). If you are buying your second home, you can leverage the appreciated equity or profit into the purchase of your next home.
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