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Rent VS Buy: Which is RIGHT for You?

Reblogger Bob Crane
Real Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified #1 in Forest Land Mgmt

Home in Stevens PointVery good post by Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi , and certainly something for renters to dig into, I will be passing it along to others.

 

Rent VS Buy:

Which is RIGHT for You? 

 

 

Rent VS Buy ... which is better?

Seems everyone has an opinion on this debate.  Pro and Con.  But truth is, no one but the person(s) considering this question has the "right" answer.  Or at least what's the "right" answer for them.

It's also true:  Facts, emotion, and gut feeling weigh into the making of the decision reached.  Or not so final ... as timing factors into this decision-making too.  The "right" answer can often be just a temporary one.

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So, with all the factors mentioned above playing into the decision-making process, just where and how do you start?  

The right answer to that question is: You should start by doing some simple homework.

To make that easier to do, I've provided some handy tools for you on my website. Just click HERE to find a host of calculators that will help during the early stages of your decision-making process.

After gathering some info ... and when you decide to move to the next step ... home buying... it's time to get erious.  During this next step, you need to ...

Evaluate Your Options
 
To accomplish this:  It's best to list the pros and cons of buying and renting as they pertain to your life and financial scenario.  
 
Keep in mind:  No two lists look the same, as everyone is considering and weighing their personal pros and cons. 
 
But the following infographic provides you some suggestions of those things you might want to consider while making your decision:
 
 
 
As you'll note:  

There's one glaring omission to the above infographic. There's no mention of personal finances.
 
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This important next step in your fact-finding needs to include me, your New Lenox- Chicagoland Loan Officer.  
 
After answering some questions, I'll be able to provide you an analysis of your credit/financial standing, a synopsis of the financing options available to you should you hope to buy, and the feasibility of your successfully securing the financing you need to do so.
 
Only after this important evaluation is concluded, can you seriously weigh "Rent VS Buy" and make the best decision for yourself.  The decision that will be "right" for you both in the short and long-term.
 
The "right" answer to your Rent VS Buy question is answered with your taking a series of steps and doing some fact-finding.  And yes, some soul-searching too.
 
The answer becomes clearer the more facts you have and the more you know about your finances, options, and desires.  Each step is fairly easy to take ... and I'll be there to help and guide you every step of the way.
 
To discover what's possible.  To answer your Rent VS Buy question, contact me today ...
 
            
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Comments(7)

Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I think I'm one of those people that doesn't really advocate for one or the other because I've had so many lives in so many different stages of life

May 02, 2017 10:58 PM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

The advocacy is for people to have the conversation and gain the facts ... then make a decision that is best for them, as the individual Laura Cerrano ... 


Gene

May 03, 2017 11:05 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob Crane ,

How did I miss this post from Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi ?? Thanks for re-blogging..heading over to comment on his post!

May 03, 2017 04:33 AM
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

They all are buying a home but the renter is just buying it for someone else. My rue of thumb is if you are going to stay there 3 years and the marketing is moving by 3 % a year then buy.

May 03, 2017 05:12 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Bob

You've selected a terrific post from Gene to share. I missed it. It's a topic that comes up often, especially with those who are relocating.

Jeff

May 03, 2017 08:02 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

If you can buy a house, it seems pretty wise to buy smart, and start building equity, or at least keep your money in a holding pattern. It saddens me to see people paying high rents to help others gain equity. But hey, sometimes there is really no choice. I once got a husband off the rent/buy fence when I pointed out how much money he'd lost in two years paying 2500 a month in rent. Yep, 60K. He hadn't done the math. :)

May 03, 2017 09:11 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

You prove beyond a shadow of a doubt why it's so important to ask questions .. and do the fact-finding, Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD ... well done!


Gene

May 03, 2017 11:07 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Greatly appreciate you sharing this info, Bob Crane ... hopefully it spurs many to ask questions and have conversations.  It's the only way they'll ever know for sure what is possible and right for them ...

Gene

May 03, 2017 11:04 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Bob

Your right buying or renting is a personal choice. For person that plans in living in the for a while buying makes more sense.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

May 03, 2017 07:45 PM