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One of the Advantages of owning a home.You can have a pet.

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Centre Realtors

We often read about the advantages of owning a home and why it is better to own than to rent.

1. Equity.

2.Tax break

3.Pride of ownership.

4.You can paint the interior  walls any color you like are some of the advantages.

The most important reason for some people would be that they can have a Dog or a Cat if they own their home.If they are buying a home with a home owners association, they may have to check out the rules and regulations.

I receive calls for rentals every day. Most of them have pets and finding rentals for people with pets is very difficult. Some of the landlords have pets of their own but when it comes to renting to people with pets, landlords are reluctant to rent to them.Agents do not return telephone calls when I leave a message asking if they will consider pets .

If you have a pet and can not find a rental, see if you qualify for a mortgage . You can take advantage of the tax credit if you are a first time buyer.

If you are an investor with vacant properties consider renting to people with pets.You can ask for a pet deposit and check landlord reference to see if they take care of the house.

 

 

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Gita Bantwal is a Realtor with RE/MAX Centre Realtors in Bucks County, a Northern suburb of Philadelphia. You can view 1000s of listings on her web site www.GitaBantwal.com

 

She can be reached at 215-343-8200x124 or direct 215-275-8491 or via email gita01@aol.com

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 Gita specializes in Active adult communities and is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. She holds the ABR designation (Accredited Buyers Representative) and specializes in selling to first time buyers as well as move up buyers.Gita also hold the CRS designation , Certified Residential Specialist and the CDPE designation as well. Information about real estate market is deemed to be correct but is subject to errors and omissions and should be verified independently.. Opinion expressed by me or others  in my post and comments is not to be construed to be  legal advice.I am licensed in Pa. Check real estate laws in your state as they may be different than in Pa.

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Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

Gita * I've made this point to people who want to walk away from homes where they owe more than the property is worth - they have a roof over their heads, their children have friends in the area AND they can have ALL the animals they want.

Jan 25, 2010 10:24 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Cute picture of the pets. Thanks for the comments.

Jan 25, 2010 10:38 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Very true Gita.  With condos and rentals, pet restrictions are rampant.  Even some HOA's have restrictions.

Jan 25, 2010 10:54 PM
Charlottesville Solutions
Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

You know this is something to mention to FTHB's

your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

Jan 25, 2010 10:58 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Gabe, There is a 55plus community here that does not allow dogs and I think dogs are good for seniors.

Jan 25, 2010 11:05 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Charles, Thank you.

Jan 25, 2010 11:05 PM
Kathy Hyatt ~Plantation, Davie, Sunrise REALTOR
Remax Services - Plantation, FL
Broward Realtor Selling Plantation,Davie & Sunrise

Thanks for the Post

Jan 26, 2010 12:53 AM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Gita, being a pet lover and board member on our local SPCA I have created a nice niche market in the rental arena, I rent to pet owners, it seems to work well for me...

Bandi Gettysburg, Pa

Jan 26, 2010 01:51 AM
Ray Saenz
Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX
Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

Gita,
yes I agree with that, the advantage of the tax deduction is huge and also they have some other benefits as they can do their own remodelation, etc :P good blog !

Jan 26, 2010 01:46 PM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

That's a real deal for many pet lovers. For me, the first thing I did when I moved into my first home was to paint it the COLOR I want. That's when I feel I could do anything to MY HOUSE.

Jan 26, 2010 10:30 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Kathy, Thank you.

Gerry, That is a nice niche.

Jan 26, 2010 10:34 PM