A Real Plus for Home Ownership

June 27, 2012
For those of you who have been renters, you are well aware of a downside to renting. The landlord gives you the do not list which includes not painting the walls a different color, not putting nails in the walls (no pictures) and not having a group of friends visit over a specified amount of time, etc.
The plus of owning your own home is the ability to customize it to suit your lifestyle. If you want bright paint on your walls - it's O.K. If you want friends to come for a month long visit - it's O.K. If you want to convert the yard into a vegetable garden -  it's O/K/ If you want a cat or a dog or more - it's O.K. You become the maker of the rules for your home.
Of course, there could be some restrictions if your property is part of a planned unt development (PUD) or in a condo development, but you can check these rules before you make your purchase.
Being able to set my own style anad my own rules has made me truly appreciate this benefit of homeownership.