Rent vs. Buy | Chuck Norsch, CMPS, MBA

Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022

by Chuck Norsch | Jan 4, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022. As a renter, you should know rents...

4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider

by Chuck Norsch | Nov 15, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Rent vs. Buy

As a renter, you’re constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership every renter needs to consider. Here are a...

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

by Chuck Norsch | Nov 1, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a...

Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth

by Chuck Norsch | Oct 11, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home instead of renting. Some of the most popular non-financial reasons given include: The flexibility to make the space your own The pride homeownership...

111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year

by Chuck Norsch | Oct 7, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR):...

Reasons Renters Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Chuck Norsch | Oct 1, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy

Some Highlights When deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors. Buying a home means consistent monthly payments. Homeownership also helps to build your wealth. And owning a home gives you greater flexibility than renting. If...