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7 Reasons to Own a Home

A quick run down of just 7 of the MANY reasons to own a home.

7 Reasons to Own A Home

  1. Tax benefits. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home.
  2. Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value. In fact, median single-family existing-home sale prices have increased on average 5.2 percent each year from 1972 through 2014, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.  The recent housing crisis has caused some to question the long-term value of real estate, but even in the most recent 10 years, which included quite a few very bad years for housing, values are still up 7.0 percent on a cumulative basis. In addition, the number of U.S. households is expected to rise 10 to15 percent over the next decade, creating continued high demand for housing.
  3. Equity. Money paid for rent is money that you’ll never see again, but mortgage payments let you build equity ownership interest in your home.
  4. Savings. Building equity in your home is a ready-made savings plan. And when you sell, you can generally take up to $250,000 ($500,000 for a married couple) as gain without owing any federal income tax.
  5. Predictability. Unlike rent, your fixed-rate mortgage payments don’t rise over the years so your housing costs may actually decline as you own the home longer. However, keep in mind that property taxes and insurance costs will likely increase.
  6. Freedom. The home is yours. You can decorate any way you want and choose the types of upgrades and new amenities that appeal to your lifestyle.
  7. Stability. Remaining in one neighborhood for several years allows you and your family time to build long-lasting relationships within the community. It also offers children the benefit of educational and social continuity.

Posted on April 24, 2018

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    COMING SOON | 🏠 3428 Rowcross Street, Crozet, Virginia 22932 | MLS #639742 | $575,000 | 🎉 OPEN HOUSE Sunday 03/26 from 1 PM - 3 PM!

This 3-bed, 3.5-bath, Craig Builders end-unit townhome features a first-floor primary suite with a jetted soaker tub, glass shower with a seat, and a walk-in closet!

Enjoy the centrally-located eat-in kitchen with an expansive center island, granite countertops, a modern tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances (with gas range), and painted maple cabinets!

The convenient first-floor home office comes complete with french glassed-in doors, and the thoughtfully designed floor plan boasts a light-filled rear sunroom with custom built-ins and a gorgeous skylight.

Relax in the open-concept living room, complete with a gas fireplace, symmetrical built-ins, and cathedral/vaulted ceilings! Enjoy the unlimited storage space throughout including a dedicated upstairs cedar walk-in storage closet!

📍 Located in the highly sought-after Old Trail community with luxurious amenities such as a pool, golf, tennis, clubhouse, and more! Walkable to nearby restaurants and Western Albemarle High School, only 5 minutes from Downtown Historic Crozet and Harris Teeter grocery shopping, and only 15-20 minutes to Charlottesville/UVA!

Ready to start the next chapter in your story? Showings begin by appointment Friday, March 24th! 🎉 Email showings@storyhousere.com with any questions and/or interest!

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    🥳 Happy Workiversary, Jess! How lucky are we to have had Jess on the team for the past 4 years? Jess is one of the most beautiful, kind, hardworking, and dedicated people we know, and we’re so blessed to have her as a part of the Story House family.

Jess, we’re always blown away by how much time and care you put into the many hats you wear: a top-notch sales agent, a wonderful mother and wife, and a cherished friend to all of us!

We love you and are wishing you a very happy workiversary! ❤️ ⭐️

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🏠 175 Agatha Ridge Lane, Crozet, Virginia 22932 | MLS#639652 | $909,000 | 🛏️ 4 bed 🛁 3.5 bath | 🎉 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 26th from 12 PM - 2 PM, hosted by Josh!

🏠 2201 Stargate Lane, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911 | MLS#639636 | $375,000 | 🛏️ 3 bed 🛁 2 bath | 🎉 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 26th from 12 PM - 2 PM, hosted by Zoya!

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    📚 The Virginia Festival of the Book starts THIS THURSDAY and we are having trouble deciding how to fit all of it into our schedules!

A program of Virginia Humanities, the @vabookfest brings together writers and readers to promote and celebrate books, reading, literacy, and literary culture in Charlottesville and Albemarle County every March.

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