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Why Buy Instead of Rent

Are you currently renting? There are many benefits to buying your own home. Most people are nervous about making the steps to own their first home. In today’s market there are great opportunities out there for buyers and we at Nancy Jenkins Real Estate are ready to help put you in the perfect home.

Paying your rent only pays for the current month you are in. You could be putting that money towards something of your own. A mortgage payment is a long term investment in a home of your own. Rental rates fluctuate, usually increasing every year, once you secure a mortgage, you can rely on consistent payments, if you have a  fixed-rate loan.

Buying also gives you stability, not having to worry about when you will be moving again. It allows you the freedom to make the home yours; paint the living room the color that matches your favorite couch, replace that vanity in the bathroom, don’t be afraid to put that hole in the wall to hang your new television. When you rent, your landlord and the terms of your lease restrict you. Buying your own home can mean you can have that dog you’ve always wanted.

Have you always thought about buying but the thought of keeping up the maintenance doesn’t appeal to you? Perhaps a condominium is the right answer for you. Although you pay a low monthly association fee, most of the time exterior maintenance is covered. Some condo associations come with additional benefits such as a community pool, tennis courts or common acreage. This can be the perfect middle step if you aren’t ready for all of the responsibilities of keeping up with your own home.

Do you not think you can afford a home yet? There are many great loan programs currently out there with low interest rates. One of the great members of the Nancy Jenkins Team can help set you up with the right lender and put you in that dream home that you can finally call your own. No more throwing away your money every month on rent, let us help you turn that into a long term investment.

Our team has the knowledge to help guide you through, what some think of as a stressful process. Read about what some of our  clients have said about us and see how we can help make this an enjoyable experience. Call us today and we can help you find your dream home! 802.846.4888