Deciding to buy a home is an important decision for many people. Whether you’re in the position to purchase a home now, or are just exploring your options, you should at least understand if you would benefit from home ownership. People spend thousands of dollars renting when they could be building equity in their home.

Why Should I Own? There are many benefits to owning a home. Tax benefits, fixed monthly mortgage payment, no rent increases, creative control, and equity accumulation are just a few of the reasons to own a home.

How does a buyer know if they are ready to buy?

When is the Right Time To Buy? Many professionals will tell you as long as you buy right, it is never a bad time to buy. To a certain extent, this is true. The question that is more relevant is “should I buy sooner or later?” There are a few tools you can use to decide when would be the right time for you to buy. Click on the Renting vs. Buying calculator below to figure out whether you should buy sooner or later.

Should I Rent or Buy? That’s an important question to ask. Buying is not the right thing for every person. Based on the rent you pay, number of years you plan to live in the home and potential for appreciation, buying doesn’t always make sense. New York Times has developed a great calculator for understanding whether you should continue renting or if it is time to purchase a home. Click on the link below to find out whether you are better off renting or buying.

Renting vs. Buying Calculator: Figure out your break-even point and whether it makes more sense to rent or own. Renting vs. Buying Calculator

Why should I buy versus rent in this market?

Have a quick question about buying a home and want to speak with a person that can give you a quick answer? Feel free to give us a call any time at 512-297-8242. As momma use to say, there’s no such thing as a stupid question.

“I’ve had an excellent experience working with you. Not much BS, just down to the point, good advice, prompt document handling, everything was clockwork. Many thanks!” ~Laszlo M., Purchased in North Central Austin