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It's National Homeownership Month ~ Reason #5 To Own Your Own Home

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

 

June is National Homeownership Month and here's Reason #5 why you should own your own home:

 

THE LANDLORD DOESN'T DECIDE IF YOUR CHILD SHOULD HAVE A BEST FRIEND

Reason #5 To Own Your Own Home 

 

Can you imagine what it's like to grow up without a family pet, be it a dog or cat, who is your best friend? I can't. There have been very few times in my life when I didn't have a cat and/or dog enriching my life. Pets help children in many ways, including:

  • Learning manners and responsibility for someone other than yourself.

  • Learning--children with pets are more relaxed and thus learn more easily.

  • Socialization--pets give children something to talk about with others and a shared interest with other children.

  • Nurturing--pets encourage children to be more nurturing, which extends to siblings and their own parenting skills when they grow up. Boys particularly benefit from learning nurturing skills with a pet, as they don't see it as a girly activity, such as playing with dolls, which is how little girls often learn nurturing skills.

  • Staying healthy--there is a school of thought that because pets can improve a child's immune system, children with pets are healthier.

  • Building family bonds--family activities centered around the family pet certainly strengthen the overall family bond.

Click here for more information from Parents.com about the benefits pet ownership provides children.

 

Many rental properties do not allow pets of any kind. Wouldn't it be wonderful to know that you own your own home and can give your child their childhood best friend without asking a landlord for permission?

 

If you are a renter, who would like to make the transition from renter to homeowner, contact Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty.

We can help you turn your rent payments into mortgage payments!

 

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Comments (15)

Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning again Nina. This is a terrific post and I couldn't agree more. I hope this is featured.

Jun 13, 2015 01:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Sheila Anderson ~ thanks. As you know, the issue of cats and dogs is one that is near and dear to my heart.

Jun 13, 2015 02:24 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

That is a pretty strong argument for home ownership. There are many many more, will look forward to seeing each reason.

Make it a great weekend!

Jun 13, 2015 02:59 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Joe Petrowsky ~ being an animal lover, this one is near and dear to my heart. I remember renting an apartment in DC in college, which wouldn't let me keep my cat. It was hearbreaking. Have a great weekend yourself!

Jun 13, 2015 03:00 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Yep! Great example and reason...the home owner IS the landlord and enjoys the Bundle of Rights associated with home ownership. 

Jun 13, 2015 03:40 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Nick T Pappas ~ so many things you can;t often do when it's not your property--from keeping a pet, to painting, to hanging pictures, etc. It's never really "your" home under those circumstances.

Jun 13, 2015 04:01 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Nina- this is excellent, and "the landlord shouldn't decide if your child should have a best friend" is perfect.  It's another great reason to buy a home. 

Jun 13, 2015 05:22 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Kathy Streib ~ thanks for stopping by... and I'm going to come up with a few more reasons before the month is out!

Jun 13, 2015 07:08 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Nina - that is a good reason.  I grew up with my dog as my buddy.  Likewise my daughters had their dog.  I didn't have to worry because it was my house.

Jun 13, 2015 08:14 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Nina, this is a huge reason to have a home of your own. We always had pets when I was growing up. In our own home...

Jun 13, 2015 10:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Grant Schneider ~ it seems as if increasingly it's harder and harder to find a rental that allows pets, especially dogs. And I just can't imagine growing up without a pet.

Jun 13, 2015 09:21 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Evelyn Johnston ~ sometimes I think in our neighborhood we have more dogs than people (and that's not counting the indoor cats). So that goes to show how important these creatures are to our well-being as humans. We have one of each and I just can't imagine living in a situation where I couldn't have pets, especially if there were children in the household.

Jun 13, 2015 09:23 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Nina.  You make an excellent case for the benefits of home ownership.

Jun 14, 2015 08:41 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Thanks, Gabe Sanders ~ next installment for home ownership benefits to come shortly.

Jun 14, 2015 09:07 PM
Anonymous
smartykids

Thanks for this article. It is very nice post and you explain all the point very well.

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