Buying vs.Renting

Still Renting? Why Throw Your Money Away? Learn about the Advantages of Buying a New Home

Bar graph showing net financial gain from buying a home vs. renting over 10 years, totaling $282,838. Pacific Communities
Real Estate Is Still the Best Investment!

Enjoy Ownership and Freedom

How Do I Decide?

In this ever-changing housing market, the decision to rent or buy is at the top of most people’s mind. When it comes to deciding what is most important to you, keep these points in mind:

Financial Consideration and Investment

Customization and Freedom

In 2019, homeowners in the U.S. had a median net worth of $255,000, while renters had a net worth of just $6,300.* That’s 40x the difference! Your monthly rent payments are gone forever, but monthly mortgage payments build equity in your future*.

Should you rent or buy?

Here’s a calculator to help you make the right decision.

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CNBC (Appreciation Gain + Amortization Gain + Tax Benefit) – (initial closing costs + cash flow difference between rent and mortgage + cost to sell) = Net Gain. Calculations generated by MBS Highway. †The information contained herein is distributed for educational purposes only. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Fairway does not guarantee a mortgage loan will result in equity gains or tax advantages. Any potential benefits from homeownership are based on individual factors. Contact your Fairway loan officer for more information regarding your specific situation. ††These figures and interest rates reflect a hypothetical scenario of a 30-year fixed FHA mortgage loan with a 3.5% down payment. This example scenario is for educational purposes only and does not reflect an official mortgage loan offer. **Appreciation gain is an estimate based on a 4.5% year over year increase in property value. ***This advertisement does not constitute tax advice. Please consult a tax advisor regarding your specific situation. Home and community information, including pricing, included features, terms, availability and amenities, are subject to change at any time without notice or obligation. Not all features available in all plans. The specific features in a home may vary from home to home and from one community to another. We reserve the right to substitute equipment, material, appliances and brand names with items of equal or higher value, in our sole opinion. Color and size variations may occur. CA DRE License #02129925; Contractor’s License #660968.