The Cost of Renting vs. Buying

June 13, 2018
9:21 am

Tony Meier & Team. 37 years. 789 closed sales. $239M+ in closed volume since 2020.

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Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision.
Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.8%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.1%), the choice becomes obvious.
Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if you can put your housing costs to work by buying this year!

Thinking about a move on the Eastside?

Tony Meier & Team has closed 789 residential transactions with $239M+ in volume since 2020. Whether you are six months out or just curious about your home’s value, we would be glad to help you think it through.

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