Rent Versus Buy
Buying a home or renting one is among the biggest financial decisions that many of us can make. Buying a home can be more complicated than renting however it is not always substantually more expensive. By the time you need first, last and security many buyers can almost buy a home. There is so much more to the decision than the financial side. But we need to look at the big picture. When you buy a home, you’re eligible for a predictable future and even your expenses since you can get a fixed interest rate and hometead exemption for taxes. Also, when you own a property, you’re can put some “sweat equity” into a fixer-upper, allowing you to buy something more affordable, whose value you can increase with improvements you can actually do over time.
So, why pay rent when you could actually build equity in your own property?
Find out below the estimated rental cost and the sample mortgage payment for your information.
Determining whether and when to purchase a home is a personal choice that demands careful consideration. It’s time to evaluate the costs, benefits, and drawbacks of owning versus renting your home.
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Our business is not about real estate. It is what we do however it is not who we are or why we are in business. Who we are and why we do what we do comes from my desire to create opportunities for clients and team members. Opportunities to help them achieve their goals and make their dreams a reality.
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We’ve seen your feedback about our website. I’m happy to announce that we’ve taken those comments and created a new site with you in mind. Most people want to be able to search through a real estate site like an actual agent. With our new search options and features, you can. To learn more about what our new site offers, watch this short video.
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Are you thinking of buying or selling a home? Aren't all agents the same? Watch this video to discover the little extras that you experience with Treu Group Real Estate. Would you prefer a muffin or a cupcake? The muffin represents what most agents do to sell your home. Treu Group Real Estate is more like a cupcake. How? When you work with us, you get frosting and sprinkles, such as selling for over asking price.
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