In the latest?Rent vs. Buy Report?from?Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage throughout the 100 largest metro areas in the United States.
The updated numbers actually show that the range is from an average of 16 percent in Honolulu (HI), all the way to 55 percent in Sarasota (FL) and?35 percent Nationwide!
The other interesting findings in the report include:
- Interest rates have remained low and even though home prices have appreciated around the country, they haven?t greatly outpaced rental appreciation.??In the past year, these two trends have made homeownership even more affordable compared with renting.?
- Some markets might tip in favor of renting if home prices increase at a greater rate than rents and if ? as most economists expect ? mortgage rates rise, due to the strengthening economy.
- Nationally, rates would have to rise to 10.6 percent for renting to be cheaper than buying ? and rates haven?t been that high since 1989.??
Bottom Line
Buying a home makes sense socially and?financially. Rents are predicted to increase?substantially?in the next year, lock in your housing cost with a mortgage payment now.
For more information, please contact The Olear Team today!