The Derosia Team

Technology: Helping to Buy, Sell, or Rent Finding the perfect home or getting rid of your home can be a tricky process. Thankfully, technology seems to make this easier. Now with the flick of an app, you can list your home or find plenty of options for renting and buying.  Check out this list of handy apps! (Note: Have not personally tried any of these-Let us know your experience) Realtor.com Real Estate Search Padmapper Apartment Search Trulia Real Estate- Homes for Sale and Apartments for Rent Redfin Real Estate-Homes for Sale Hotpads.com Homes.com Real Estate Search Real Estate by Zillow-Homes and Apartments for Sale and Rent Rentclick.com Home Rental

The question for many individuals in search of a place to call home is: “Is it more beneficial to buy or rent?” While the decision is personal preference, we would like to provide you with the advantages and disadvantages of both prospectives. There are many advantages to buying a home. A homeowner’s mortgage goes towards the ownership of their home and the property builds equity. Also, the average homeowner’s mortgage will decline after several years of paying their mortgage. Many homeowners qualify for annual tax benefits which in some way or form reduces the mortgage. Homeowners are not dependent on landlords to maintain the property and are free to change the décor and landscaping of their home. There are also some things that should be taken into consideration before purchasing a home. There is a possibility of foreclosure and loss of equity if the homeowner fails to make payments. Also, in some cases the homeowner may be responsible for such things as: property taxes, home and ca...