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June Is National Homeownership Month: Reason #3 To Own, Not Rent

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

JUNE IS NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH 🏡🗝️

REASON #3 TO OWN A HOME, NOT RENT

 

HOMEOWNERSHIP IS A SMART INVESTMENT IN YOUR RETIREMENT

Owning your home helps you invest in your retirement

 

Buying a home isn’t just about having a place to live—it’s a powerful way to build long-term wealth and prepare for retirement. Unlike renting, where your monthly payments build someone else’s equity, owning a home means you're steadily building equity for yourself—what many call "forced savings."

 

Take a look at how home equity typically grows over time, based on recent Census Bureau data:

  Average home equity by age group as of 2024

 

This equity often becomes a key part of retirees’ financial security—in essence, a nest egg many renters never manage to accumulate.

 

Bonus: Tax-Free Gains & Inflation Protection

When it’s time to sell, homeowners may benefit from significant tax advantages. If you meet the requirements, you can exclude up to $250,000 in profit from taxes if you're single—or $500,000 if you're married.

 

Plus, if you have a fixed-rate mortgage, you’re essentially paying off today’s debt with tomorrow’s dollars. As inflation rises and your income potentially grows, those fixed payments become easier to manage, and your mortgage shrinks as a percentage of your overall net worth.

 

Bottom line: For many Americans, their home is one of their most valuable financial assets. Owning a home is not just about today—it’s about creating security for the future. That’s a powerful reason to buy instead of rent.

 

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

I can help you turn your rent payments into mortgage payments and help build your retirement nest egg!

 

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Originally published on www.GreatHomesInCharlotte.com

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 Nina Hollander, RE/MAX Broker, Realtor

 

 

 

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Disclaimer:  Nothing in this blog article is to be construed as legal advice, tax advice, or financial advice.  For legal advice see an attorney.   For tax advice or financial advice see a tax attorney, certified public accountant, or other qualified professional.

 

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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Yes Nina, owning a home is not just about today, it's about creating stability and wealth for the future!

Jun 07, 2025 04:20 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 hi Sheila... I've lost count of the number of clients I've worked with in the past 33 years who funded their retirement home and life with the equity they had from long-term homeownership.

Jun 07, 2025 04:39 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nina. Over the years was surprised at how many homeowners relied on "forced savings" as their primary source of retirement income. What were they thinking? They were not. Then again something is better than nothing.  Enjoy your day.

Jun 07, 2025 04:25 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wayne Martin hi Wayne... like many things in life, we need to think in terms of that 3-legged stool... you need equity from a home, you need social security, and you need savings and/or pension. Relying just on one leg will give you a very crooked stool.

Jun 07, 2025 04:40 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Tax reasons are huge. Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your weekend! Bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jun 07, 2025 05:21 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore thanks, Bill... wishing you a lovely weekend, as well.

Jun 07, 2025 05:43 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I give advice to my buyers about buying vs renting. Only two or three times have I advised renting. It is rarely the right move. 

Jun 07, 2025 07:32 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Nina. Home ownership continues to provide the best pathway to family wealth.

Have an outstanding weekend. We have rainy weather in Maryland.

Jun 07, 2025 07:53 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX
Inactive/Semi Retired Real Estate Agent

Nina Hollander, Broker - I won't lie. There was some trepidation when I bought my first home. But that lasted only until the day of closing. Once I received the key to the house, I never looked back. When it was time to buy the second home, based on the equity I received from selling the first home, it enabled me to buy something newer and a thousand times better! 

Jun 07, 2025 08:48 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Nina and great information in your blog about home ownership.  I always say it is a great investment

 

Jun 07, 2025 09:39 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nina- this is something drummed into most of us when we were in our early 20's...buy a home as a future investment. 

Jun 07, 2025 09:41 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... well, some people listened and some didn't. We have a ton of new rentals being built in Charlotte, so it does make me wonder who's listening... especially as those rents are high.

Jun 10, 2025 04:08 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this insightful post, Nina Hollander, Broker. I really appreciate how you broke down the long-term financial benefits of homeownership. It’s a perspective that often gets overlooked. Definitely a great reminder that buying a home isn’t just about a roof over your head, but about building a solid foundation for the future! 😊

Jun 07, 2025 10:10 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran good morning, Lew... I suspect that when people are young they are thinking in terms of a roof over their heads and not yet focusing on the long term return of owning a home when they are ready to retire.

Jun 10, 2025 04:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, great post reminding those renters, it is a wise idea to purchase for your future.

Jun 07, 2025 10:25 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox thanks, Joan. So many considerations to address when thinking about buying a home.

Jun 10, 2025 04:10 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina purchasing my present home is the best investment I have made.  I purchased my present home in 1981 for $57,500 and the house across the street from me is on the market right now for $380,000.  ☺️

Jun 07, 2025 01:15 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto good morning, George... I'm sure that makes you feel really good. I'm about to list a home a client purchased with me about six years ago... he'll be seeing a 40% return.

Jun 10, 2025 04:11 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, hopefully renters contemplate hard on whether to rent or try to purchase.  Could be an easy decision.

Jun 09, 2025 04:33 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox hi Joan... I think it's an easy decision for people who have thought long and hard and done their homework on renting versus buying.

Jun 10, 2025 04:11 AM
Scott Smolen
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Gambrills, MD
Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future

Hi Nina!  Great info to share, I agree that home ownership is the best way to build wealth and a future for your family.  Make it a great week!

Jun 11, 2025 07:59 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Scott Smolen thanks, Scott. People are much encouraged to save money... we should also be encouraging them to save money to buy a home.

Jun 11, 2025 09:26 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Nina Hollander, Broker  Your series of posts on Homeownership are Excellent in every way! I am taking notes to pass on to my clients! Thank you! 

Jun 14, 2025 01:53 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Debra Leisek thanks, Debra... I have a few more to come so check back in.

Jun 14, 2025 04:42 AM