4 Reasons Why You Should Buy

4 Reasons to Buy a Home Now

1. Prices Will Continue to Rise: CoreLogic's latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 7.1% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.9% over the next year.
2. Mortgage Interest Rates are Projected to Increase: Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows that interest rates for a 30-year mortgage have hovered around 4%. Most experts predict that rates will rise over the next 12 months. The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & the National Association of Realtors are in unison, projecting that rates will increase by this time next year.
3. Either Way, You are Paying a Mortgage: There are some renters who have not yet purchased a home 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. As an owner, your mortgage payment is a form of 'forced savings' that allows you to have equity in your home that you can tap into later in life. As a renter, you guarantee your landlord is the person with that equity.
4. It's Time to Move on with Your Life: The 'cost' of a home is determined by two major components: the price of the home and the current mortgage rate. It appears that both are on the rise. If the right thing for you and your family is to purchase a home this year, buying sooner rather than later could lead to substantial savings.

Buying is Now 33.1% Cheaper Than Renting in the U.S.

The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States.

Bottom Line: Buying a home makes sense socially and financially. If you are one of the many renters out there who would like to evaluate your ability to buy this year, let's get together to find your dream home.