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Rent vs. Buy: Should you Buy a Home?

Thinking of buying a home? Home ownership is still the American Dream! Owning a home has several advantages and the current market is great for home buyers, but is home ownership right for you?

A few advantages to owning a home:

• Wonderful Investment
• Appreciation - Equity Growth
• Tax Advantages
• A place to personalize

Here is a video that explains the advantages and disadvantages of owning your own home. Follow the adventures of Bob and Sally as they learn about renting versus buying a home. Enjoy this short video offered by WAHomeowners.com. 

After watching the video, if you want to explore the possibility of buying a home, contact a local Realtor®. 

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Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listings

The Trey Affolter Team at Keller Williams Realty always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

Trey Affolter * Realtor * 253-222-6000 * www.treysellshouses.com * treyaffolter@kw.com

Your Tacoma Real Estate Professional

Buying a Home? Work with a REALTOR®

Are you planning on buying a home? Should you obtain the services of a REALTOR®?

YES...

Here is a short video for home buyers that explains some of the service options available from a REALTOR®.

Oh, by the way...if you didn't already know, it doesn't cost you anything to have a REALTOR® represent you 100% as a buyer. Ask for details. 

McKinley Hill in Tacoma WA makes List for Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010

This Old House magazine has named McKinley Hill in its annual “Best Places to Buy an Old House”. The magazine chooses neighborhoods each year across the country, and McKinley Hill is the ONLY neighborhood in Washington State featured this year. McKinley Hill residents’ terrific efforts are paying off to bring about a renaissance of this oft-forgotten gem of the South Sound, and we’re pleased This Old House has recognized our special combination of affordability, location, and historic assets. This affirmation gives us a new opportunity to shepherd eyes and win hearts to this magnificent city, so please do not hesitate to take advantage of it!

Visit the below link to see the full article on McKinley Hill:

 Read Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010

*Source: Kali Kucera, Owner, Historic Holgerson House 

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Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listings

The Trey Affolter Team at Keller Williams Realty always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

Trey Affolter * Realtor * 253-222-6000 * www.treysellshouses.com * treyaffolter@kw.com

Your Tacoma Real Estate Professional