Rent vs Buy

Why Consider Buying a Home?

What makes a house a home? For some people, the two words are the same thing. But for others, a house doesn’t become a home until they own it.  And you can.

There are two broad categories of things to consider when you’re thinking about whether to continue renting or buy a home.  The first is the financial aspects of homeownership, and the second concerns your stage of life.

Financial Aspects:

  • A Home as an Investment
  • Monthly Housing Expense

Lifestyle Issues:

  • Putting Down Roots
  • Disposable Income
  • Status

A Home as an Investment

Buying a house is a good investment for most people. It can offer very good returns with low or moderate risk, and you get to live there while your money grows. Read More >>

Monthly Housing Expense

Housing costs can be divided into the costs of keeping a roof over your head (shelter costs) and the cost of investing in real estate to build equity (investment costs). Read More >>

Lifestyle Issues

Putting Down Roots: For many people, buying a home and land gives them a sense of permanence and stability.  A home can be the center of a family, a place to gather and celebrate. Read More >>