Owning a home is seen by many millennials as a symbol of stability and financial security. For this generation, the idea of homeownership has changed from the traditional notion of buying a home and living in it for many years to a long-term investment and wealth-building strategy.
Owning a home allows millennials to build equity and gain a sense of stability, especially as rental prices continue to increase, and rental tenure becomes less secure. Additionally, owning a home provides more freedom to personalize and make changes to the living space, which is important for many millennials who value individuality and self-expression.
Overall, for many millennials, owning a home is seen as a significant step toward financial stability and independence.
What are the best ways to show a millennial home buyer the wealth created by a home purchase?
Here are five key topics:
1. Home Appreciation: Show how a home’s value can increase over time. Using local data to support home price appreciation makes the information more valuable to buyers because it provides a more specific and accurate picture of the housing market in their area.
2. Building Equity: Explain how making mortgage payments build equity in the home, which can be used as a source of wealth in the future.
3. Tax Benefits: Highlight the tax benefits of homeownership, such as the mortgage interest deduction, property tax deductions, and capital gains tax exclusions.
4. Rent vs Buy: Show how owning a home can save money in the long run compared to renting, as rental prices continue to increase.
5. Investment Potential: Discuss how owning a rental property can provide additional income and build wealth over time.
Remember, use visuals, infographics, blogs, and videos to engage and educate your buyers online. Customize the content to your buyers’ financing preferences and priorities, and train your sales team on how to explain the benefits of home ownership.
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ANTHONY GRASST
National Sales Director – Builder Division
c: 206-245-3656
e: Anthony.Grasst@homebridge.com