by The Peggy Patenaude Team | May 24, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Mar 22, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate: “A condo can be a more affordable entry point to homeownership than a...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Mar 20, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Jan 4, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This year is no different. But before you dive too deeply into your options, it helps to understand the true costs of renting moving...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | May 18, 2022 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, you’re probably weighing a few different factors. The financial benefits of homeownership might be one of the reasons you want to make a purchase if you’re a renter, but the decision can also be motivated by...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Nov 1, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, 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...