Don’t Get Caught in The Rental Trap! There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped A recent article by ConsumerAffairs addressed the continuous rise in rents, stating: “The cost of putting a…
Sarasota Renters – Do you Know the Real Cost of Renting vs Buying in Sarasota Florida
Sarasota Renters – Do You Know the Real Cost of Renting vs. Buying? Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a close decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (30%), vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15%), the choice…
Social Benefits of Owning a Home in Sarasota Florida
~Keeping Current Matters Social Benefits of Owning a Home in Sarasota Florida Owning a Home on Sarasota’s Suncoast has a Civic Impact The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled ‘Social Benefits of Home Ownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most Americans: “Owning a home embodies the promise…
