To Sell or Rent, That is the Question! | lower Hudson Valley homes
Thursday, November 13th, 2008
It used to be that when you wanted to move you would sell your Nyack NY real estate. Today, many people are stopping to think about the many variables that are involved and asking if they should sell or rent their Piermont real estate. The idea that they may be able to make more money renting their old home intrigues them. Yet, the cost of a new home in a new location may be the deciding factor.
People are moving every day. Nearly 5500 move per day according to the US Census Bureau. That is a lot of people that you could be selling or renting your old home to. You may find it easy to settle in a new area because that area is experiencing the same housing difficulties. This means if you are selling and buying you will lose nothing. This means it is a buyer’s market and whether you are selling or buying you can negotiate a lower price
Renting your Palisades real estate can be difficult. You may not be lucky enough to get a good renter. But, if you carefully check references and are lucky you will get someone who will care for your old home. Most renters know that they are paying for your home and they have less to lose than you do. You also get the tax breaks and not the renter.
The tax credit system is one of the biggest reasons for being and staying a homeowner. Actually may balance out any loss of equity in a real estate market. As a homeowner, you have a choice of tax credits and/or exemptions due to mortgage interest payments, homestead exemption, property tax help, private mortgage insurance, capital gains exemption and points paid on loans.
Many people forget about these things when thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of buying a home. They could save thousands of dollars each year to take advantage of actually against their mortgages. It is difficult for many to believe that there are advantages to owning a home in 30 years time. Nevertheless, at the end of 30 years the home will be paid for and there will be no mortgage payments. Unlike renters, the homeowner will have equity in a house and they will be able to get a reverse mortgage for merchants he spending money.
Unfortunately, renters will get no emergency spending money with a reverse mortgage and will never stop paying rent unless I get notice to vacate. As a homeowner, you will never get that type of notice. Yes, owning lower Hudson Valley homes can be difficult and can be beneficial. Remember, either way, it is better than living on the streets!




