In today's economy many people are holding tight to their finances and buying only the necessities. Despite that bleak outlook buying a home is a dream many Americans still strive for. It's a good goal to have; it comes with great benefits. There are many banks and lending companies willing to help you obtain the home of your dreams through a mortgage. Others save enough money to purchase a home with cash or check. The benefits will last beyond the purchase date.

Tax Deductions

Owning a home will give homeowners amazing tax benefits. Use the mortgage interest rate and/or your real estate/property tax as part of your tax deduction. You can use it each year you are in your home. When it’s time to sell your home owners can claim capital gains from the sale as part of your income tax. The capital gains are more than generous: a person can claim up to (or exceed) $500,000 on their federal and state tax returns.

Equity

Home equity is the current market value of the home. It is money that is already paid toward home ownership. Balances yet to be paid on the mortgage are not part of the equity, but will be once it's paid. They can use their home to obtain money to pay off debt or to transition to a second home. Renters don't have home equity because they are borrowing the home in exchange for monthly rent. Home equity also forces you to save because it’s an investment

Stability

Stability comes from the mortgage rates. You don't have to worry about landlords raising the rent each year and forcing your hand to move or stay. We buy houses through a mortgage because we know where we stand. Stability also comes from how homeowners view their community. Because their home is permanent they are more involved with the neighborhood and community issues surrounding it. They want their area to be a safe place. They will interact with the neighbors also.

Sense of Pride

Owing a home is such an awesome feeling. To describe it as an emotion ownership brings a sense of pride and accomplishment no money can buy. A sense of relief and freedom will come from first-time homebuyers who have rented their entire lives. That feeling will translate into the home itself. People will take care of things they own better than someone else's belongings. You can make your own rules without living by someone else’s. We buy houses and you should invest in buying your own.