We may be biased, but we at Franke Realty believe that our little segment of Texas, here in South Padre Island, is the best place in the world. We wake up every day, eager to see what adventures may come our way and we go to sleep every night safe and secure in the knowledge that there will be more to come the next morning. South Padre Island is fast becoming one of the most popular places in the nation and if you have been considering making the move, perhaps renting a little place near the beach, and seeing what all the fuss is about, we would like to extend an invitation to do more than just dip your toes in the water! We think you should take the plunge into deeper waters, purchasing a home you can call your own, staking your claim on the land that will host cherished moments and barbecues on summer holidays and this guide to the long-term benefits of buying a home in South Padre Island instead of renting will give you the gentle nudge you need!
Long-Term Benefits Of Buying A Home
It can be scary buying a home, knowing that you will be responsible for any expenses that come along with it, but the financial benefits can outweigh the risks! The mortgage costs tend to stay on an even keel, only rising a few bucks at a time as interest rates change and property values increase as opposed to renting a home. You will be at the mercy of landlords that only guarantee the rent for a year at a time, generally raising the price every year when the lease expires. Sure, you can move into another rental, but the costs associated with moving can be prohibitive, and who wants to uproot themselves every year?
Additionally, purchasing a home exposes owners to tax benefits you just won’t receive when you rent, meaning you are basically throwing your money away! Hefty tax refunds can allow for family vacations to exotic spots (not that there are many better spots than right here at home!) and even the things you buy for your home can be used as write offs. Finally, 30 years (or 15 years for those who are impatient and purchased a shorter-term loan) may seem like a long time, but at least you are building towards something, not using your money to pad someone elses pockets!
Every dime you put towards building your nest goes into your own future and one day, you will wake up knowing that your beautiful home is yours forevermore. You may be wondering, however, what if you aren’t sure you will be able to stay in one house forever? Well, South Padre Island is a vacationer’s paradise and if you don’t want to sell you can always become a landlord, renting it out and filling your retirement coffers at the same time!
All About the Family
Of course, money is important, but family is even more so and the long-term benefit of owning your own home repays you in a multitude of ways as you build memories that will last a lifetime. Bringing home your newborn to the nursery you painted and designed in loving detail, taking pictures on the doorstep of your front porch each first last and day of school, holding graduation parties in the summer months, and hosting a wedding in your backyard any time of the year. You could do all of this in a rental home, but the confidence of knowing that home will always be there for the children we love without end is a priceless benefit that can’t be overrated! Making friends with your neighbors, watching their own kids grow up and out, feeling safe in the realization that somewhere along the way they became friends, no, scratch that, they became family and are an important part of your existence! Lifelong friends are a treasure that is worth far more than all the gold in Fort Knox and although you will have many throughout your life’s journey, having them close at hand is just another long-term benefit to owning your own home!
Pride and Stability
And finally, the pride you feel when you look around at all you have built within the walls of your home is a boon to your confidence. Your home reflects you, and the colors you paint, the flowers you plant, and that giant soaking tub you added to the primary bath will serve you well in ways that renting a home never could do. You have created this space to comfort all who enter and the stability it has brought to you, your family, and your friends promises to ensure a lifetime filled with happiness. If we have convinced you today that owning a piece of South Padre Island is the only way you want to live, give us a call today and let us find the forever home that will bring you joy, happiness, and contentment.