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Buying Remains a Lot Cheaper than Renting in Florida

Buying Remains a Lot Cheaper Than Renting in Florida! In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers show that the range is an average of 3.5% less expensive in San…

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Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap

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…

Posted in: Bradenton Real Estate, Buyer Resources, Casey Key Real Estate, Englewood Real Estate, Lakewood Ranch Real Estate, Lido Key Real Estate, Manatee County Real Estate, Manatee County Real Estate Resources, New Homes New Construction, New Homes New Construction, Nokomis Real Estate, North Port Real Estate, Osprey Real Estate, Palmetto Real Estate, Parrish Real Estate, Real Estate, Sarasota County Real Estate, Sarasota Real Estate, Siesta Key Real Estate, Venice Real Estate Tagged: owning vs renting, renting vs owning

Renting or Buying in Sarasota Florida

Renting or Buying in Sarasota Florida… Either Way You’re Paying a Mortgage There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s.…

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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…

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