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FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS RESOURCES
Testimonial #1
281.658.8933
written by Lucius Lewis
he biggest hurdle facing the homebuyer today Homeowner's Mentality." Knowing that I helped that
isn't financing, house hunting or finding the person do something they didn't think they could do
Tright agent to handle their transaction, but is a great feeling. The best part is when they say, "
what is commonly known as "Renter's Mentality." don't know why I didn't do this sooner" always
The Renter's Mentality simply stated is one that reply... "With a little effort, and a lot of faith, you
says, "I pay you rent on the first of every month, and would be surprised at what you can do.”
you assume responsibility for my living conditions.
The key word in this statement is responsibility. The reality is for every freedom that you enjoy
there's a responsibility that goes along with it. What
The average renter is accustomed to having little or you must realize is that owning a home requires just
no responsibility for his or her accommodation. about as much responsibility as renting. In both
Usually the renter has accepted the fact that they situations, the buyer and renter are paying once a
have no real ownership and are simply making month. The difference being, one will eventually own
payments on a house or apartment that they will and be able to write off repairs while receiving
never own. They've accepted the reality of month to dividends known as tax credits, and the other will
month, unstable, insecure existence. Renter's continue to pay without any possibility of return or
Mentality forces you into Landlord dependency, concession.
where you find yourself complacent and out of touch
with owning your own home to decorate, remodel I get a tremendous satisfaction from helping a
and expand as you please. person change from a renter’s mentality to a
“Homeowner’s Mentality.”
Most renters are content in their temporary
apartments and houses, reluctant to venture into
purchasing their own home. The thought of paying
additional utilities, gardening, decorating and
maintaining your own home is frightening, After all, a
home is the single most important purchase you will
ever make.
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