Darron Burow – REALTOR®

Thinking of Buying a Home “Someday”? Let’s Look at What That Delay Might Be Costing You.

Renting vs Owning

If you’ve been renting for years and keep telling yourself, “I’ll buy when the market cools down” or “I’ll look into it once life slows down,” you’re not alone.

But here’s the thing: the “perfect time” to buy a home rarely announces itself. More often than not, it sneaks right past while you’re waiting for things to settle down.

Meanwhile, here’s what’s actually happening:


💸 Rent = A Mortgage Without the Equity

Let’s say you’re renting a place for $2,000/month. That’s:

  • $24,000/year

  • $120,000 over 5 years

  • And $240,000 over 10 years 😬

That’s a lot of money going toward someone else’s mortgage.

Now imagine taking that same monthly payment and putting it toward your own home. Here’s what starts happening:

  1. You build equity as you pay down the principal.

  2. Your home appreciates in value over time.

  3. You create financial stability and long-term wealth.

With even conservative growth, you could easily build $75,000 to $100,000 in equity over 5 years. That’s not just money saved—it’s money earned.


🏡 The Cost of Waiting

Waiting often feels like the safe move. But with rising home prices and interest rates that can shift unexpectedly, waiting might mean:

  • Paying more for the same home later

  • Missing out on years of equity growth

  • Staying stuck in a cycle of rent increases


✨ The Takeaway

You don’t need perfect timing. You need a plan.

Whether you’re still working on your credit, saving up for a down payment, or just feeling overwhelmed by the process—we can help.

Let’s talk. No pressure. Just clarity.

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Your future home is waiting—but it won’t wait forever.

Contact Darron Burow today to learn about first time home buyer programs in your area

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