In today’s market, making the decision to purchase a home or to rent is a big decision and takes a lot of thought and consideration.

In conjunction with the National Association of REALTORS®, Melissa is an advocate of home ownership across the nation! There are a multitude of reasons why home ownership (and any real estate ownership for that matter) has maintained a positive factor in the lives of people throughout history!

Here are just a few perks to owning a property rather than renting:

1. Tax Benefits through Mortgage Interest Deduction and Other Resources

2. No Increased Rates…Just an Increase in Equity

3. Growth in Personal Wealth

4. With Today’s Low Interest Rates, Mortgage Payments stay Low!

5. Prices are Reasonable now in the Lee County Market – Take Advantage of a Good Opportunity

6. There is Pride in Home Ownership!