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Top 4 Advantages of Buying a Home Near Fort Sam Houston Vs. Renting

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Real Estate Muses

Top 4 Advantages of Buying a Home Near Fort Sam Houston Vs. Renting

 

Relocating is a very stressful time for anyone, especially if you are in the military since you will be relocated to other installations frequently.

 

If you have received your orders for a PCS move to San Antonio, you might wonder whether it is better to rent or to buy a home for sale near Fort Sam Houston.


Here are some of the advantages of buying a home for sale near Fort Sam Houston versus renting:

 

1. Tax Benefits

As a homeowner, you can deduct the amount of your mortgage interest and real estate taxes from your state and federal income taxes each year. On the other hand, money paid for rent cannot be deducted from tax.

 

2. You can personalize your home

Landlords can have many restrictions when it comes to what can be done to personalize your home. Although some landlords will allow you to paint, change the landscaping, or hang pictures in the home, some will not. If you buy your own home, you can change anything from the countertops, cabinets, doorknobs, and paint the rooms and exterior any color you desire.

 

3. Freedom from bad landlords

Let’s face it, there are plenty of bad homeowners and landlords out there. When you are renting, your well-being and safety rests on how attentive your landlord is to your needs. If your landlord is slow in making needed repairs to the home, then it may compromise the quality of life for you and your family. If you are a property owner, you can fix these issues immediately.

 

4. Equity

When you rent, you will never get your rent money back. All of your hard-earned money goes into your landlords pockets. You won’t benefit from the home’s appreciating value. If you are a homeowner, you will greatly benefit from the appreciating market value upon the sale of your home. If your monthly mortgage payment is less than your BAH, then you can build equity in the home for sale near Fort Sam Houston without having to pay for it. Making improvements to your home will also increase its resale value.

 

There are many advantages of buying a home for sale near Fort Sam Houston over renting, but this doesn’t mean you can buy any home that you fancy. Make sure to hire an experienced real estate agent who has the skill and knowledge in buying and selling homes in the area.  Then you won’t make a big mistake buying a home that you will regret later on.

 

If you are ready to buy a home for sale near Fort Sam Houston, call Melissa Muse Wiggans now at 210.332.0310 or visit her website http://realestatemuses.com/ so you can get expert help and advise on homes near Fort Sam Houston before you make that major investment.

 

Comments (2)

Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Melissa - Four great reasons to buy a home near Fort Sam Houston, TX.   I hope buyers in this market call you for more information!

Jun 19, 2014 12:07 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Hi Melissa, these are great reasons to buy a home near Fort Sam Houston. Keep up the good work!

Jun 19, 2014 01:56 PM