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First Home Facts

If you’re in the process of shopping for your first home, you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed. Don’t worry, that’s normal. Buying a new home is a big step, and it can be pretty complicated. Renting is simpler than home ownership, but home ownership gives you stability and equity. So, you need to get the information that will help make home shopping easier. A good real estate agent is a good place to start. I’ve been through the home buying and selling process a few times now, and I started this blog to share my information about how to find a home with the features you’re looking for, get the most for your money, and avoid getting stuck with a lemon. Check out the articles to learn how to make your first home buying experience great.

2 Awesome Reasons To Buy A House When You Are In School

If you are still in school, you may think that renting is the best option for you. However, if you will be in school for quite some time, if you have a family to take care of, or if you simply are sick of renting, then you may want to consider purchasing a home. There are a lot of benefits that come along with purchasing a home, even if you only plan on living in it for a couple of years. This article will discuss 2 awesome reasons to buy a house when you are in school.

Build Equity 

One of the best reasons to buy a home in any situation is to build equity. However, this can be incredibly beneficial to do while you are in school because money is likely more tight and you may have student loans that need paying off as soon as you are done with school. By purchasing a home and making payments on it each month, you are able to slowly chisel off what you owe and gain some equity. Also, because the market generally goes up in price over the years, you should be able to sell your home for more than you bought it for. This, combined with paying on the home, will allow you to make some decent money when it sells. This can help you to pay off some of your student loans, or give you some much needed money for a down payment on your next home. 

More Freedom

When you decide to rent, it can often feel like you are living in places that are not your own and that you have to follow rigid rules. This can make it hard to feel like the places that you are living in are your "home". In contrast, when you decide that you would like to purchase a home instead, this place will feel like it is 100% yours. You will be able to do whatever you would like with the paint on the walls, the yard, etc. You can make the home your own and do whatever you need to make it feel comfortable for you and your family, if you have one. This type of freedom can make purchasing a home much more enjoyable for all involved because for the first time you have a place that is well suited to your needs and you have complete control over it. 


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