RENT
VS. OWN
Most
people who rent can actually afford to buy their own homes. So
what’s stopping them?
A
lot of people believe that owning a home requires a big down payment...which
is difficult to save while paying all their regular monthly bills.
Others are convinced they would not qualify for a mortgage, and
that the payment would be too much anyway.
Additionally,
just about everyone is overwhelmed by the process of buying a
home. It seems life would stay a whole lot easier to just keep
paying rent!
Here
are a few facts that may change your mind:
FACT:
Right now, there are over 235 different types of home loans, some
with surprisingly low or even ZERO Down Payment.
FACT:
There are special government programs that help first-time homebuyers
come up with a down payment.
FACT:
The average mortgage payment costs about the same, sometimes less,
as the average rent payment. For example, if you are paying $850
per month in rent, you could be making mortgage payments on your
own $110,000 home. That would probably buy you a lot more space
(and privacy!), than you have got right now.
FACT:
77% of renters surveyed said the biggest reason they won’t
even check into the possibility of owning their own home is because
they are afraid they will feel obligated to buy, or pressured
by salespeople. Note: One way to stay in control while working
with real estate salespeople is to get pre-qualified.
How
Do I Determine How Much Home I Can Qualify For?
An
easy and accurate way to figure how much you can qualify for is
to get pre-approved for a loan, even before you begin looking
at homes!
You
can schedule a free, no-obligation appointment with me, Erick
Anderson. In this meeting, I will share with you what your options
are and start the process of finding the perfect loan to fit your
current needs. This will allow you to shop for your dream home
in total confidence, because you will know you have already been
pre-approved for the loan.
CONTACT ME