The Difference Between a House and a Home

What makes a house a house… and what makes a home a home.

Two very different concepts that stand individually alone.

A house consists of a ceiling, 4 walls, and a sturdy floor

Some bricks and mortar, nails and boards, and really nothing more.

A home, on the other hand, is made with things the eyes just can’t see

like love, kindness, care, and compassion..all the things you’d hoped it’d be

A house can hold people, while a home can comfort the soul.

A house will give you shelter… yet the home has another goal.

So while I am in the business of finding the house that suits your every need..

The underlying desire is making it a home, and that’s when I feel I succeed!

A Day In the Life With Your New Potential Home

Sometimes it’s hard to imagine how your life would be different in a newer house with more space, more amenities, and more upgrades, so I’ve taken the liberty of describing your day in this amazing corner lot in Fishers.  Picture this: You wake up in the morning in the spacious, vaulted ceiling master bedroom and take a stroll down to the kitchen, which has many new and updated appliances, to get your morning coffee.  You open up the back door to let out your four-legged friend into his large, fully fenced in backyard!  Once breakfast is done it’s back to your bedroom where you peruse your large walk-in closet for something to wear.  Getting the kids ready for school is a breeze now that you no longer have to fight over bathroom space with 2 1/2 bathrooms. Plus you know they will be getting a great education being in the Hamilton Southeastern school district.  Driving to work will most likely be easier living in such a central location in Fishers.  After a long day of work you come home and pull into your finished 2 car attache garage.  You walk in to find your husband has friends over to watch the game, but fear not, with 2 separate living rooms you still can prop your feet up in privacy.  After dinner you can enjoy a nice glass of wine in front of the fireplace before retiring for the night.

If this sounds like paradise in suburbia to you then make sure you contact me soon to set up a tour.  A home like this won’t last long!

Renting? How Buying a Home Could Be Financially Freeing

While there are some instances where renting an apartment or home may make sense, such as during your college years or if you are planning to move cities, most of the time renting is not a financially sound choice.  Often times the cost of renting can be the same or even more than that of a mortgage payment.  The only difference is that once you make your rent payment that money is gone forever without ever helping you in the future.  By paying into a mortgage you are essentially paying into your own investment that can you can gain the return on or even earn money from when selling in the future.  In addition to the potential return on your home investment, you also can take advantage of tax benefits for homeowners.  In stark contrast your monthly payment to your landlord is not tax deductible and there are absolutely no tax benefits for you as a renter.  There are not many investment opportunities that allow you to leverage your money the way a real estate investment does.  For example, even if you put only a small amount of money down you will still get the full value of appreciation if the value increases.

Another benefit to owning over renting is having the ability to do whatever you want to your home.  When renting you must first get permission before making any changes or improvements to the home or apartment.  Even if you do get permission you are still doing work and making improvements to someone else’s property.

And last but not least there is a sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from owning your own home.  It gives you as well as your family a feeling of stability and comfort in knowing that you have a place to officially call your own.

If you have any questions or concerns about becoming first time home buyers please call me,  I would love to help you and work together to find the ideal home to fit your budget, lifestyle, and family needs!