Saving hundreds of dollars a month might just clear up your Rent vs Buy dilemma- Get off the fence!

Are you planted firmly on the Rent vs Buy fence? That’s where my clients were. The dilemma they found themselves facing is a very common one. They’ve been renting a residence here in the Phoenix valley for several years. As rents were relentlessly increasing, they began to explore the possibility of buying a home.

Home prices too are rising but even in the intensely active Real Estate market of 2021, they located and purchased a home that ticks off most of the items on their wish list: tons of character and unusual architecture, a beautiful remodel, a big lot with endless possibility, and unique details like a charming rooftop patio over the attached garage. Proof positive that with the right agent and a little patience it is possible to find that dream home!

After closing tomorrow, they’ll be saving $500 a month! While renting, their monthly housing payment was $1,700. Their new mortgage, including property taxes and homeowners insurance will be just $1,200. A smart investment for sure. I can not say this enough- If you think you can’t buy a home you’re probably wrong.

— try this quick and easy preliminary home search —

This is not a unique scenario. Time after time I see clients who are essentially throwing away their monthly housing expense paying for their landlord’s mortgage. Time after time I talk with folks who are absolutely certain that they won’t qualify to buy a home. Time after time I recognize that they have been given inaccurate information and bad advice. There are housing alternatives to fit almost any wish list, suit nearly any budget, and mortgage options to fit a diverse range of financial circumstances and credit scores.

What would you do with an extra $500 a month?

Do yourself a favor. Get off the fence and check it out. It costs you nothing to explore all the opportunities available to you. Even in this competitive market, you too could be saving tens of thousands of dollars a year.

OK, so where do you start?

Call me. I have a long list of first-rate, highly reputable lenders who will take the time to talk with you… no cost, no obligation. You can be pre-qualified right over the phone, and mortgage rates are still remarkably low.

In fact, take a minute to set up a custom home search right now, featuring exactly what you want, where you want it. Again, there is no cost and no obligation. New listings will be sent to you as they become available. You can ‘favorite’ them, exclude them, or make an appointment to see them, all through your own private portal.

I’m always thrilled when I can tell my clients how much they’ll be saving- as they say in those tasty-looking Reeses commercials… ‘Sorry, Not Sorry!’