Should Boomers Buy Or Rent After Selling?
In a recent CNBC article, it was reported that many baby boomers are selling their current homes and moving into rentals, rather than purchasing another home.
“Between 2009 and 2015, the number of renters aged 55 or above rose 28 percent, while those aged 34 or younger only increased 3 percent…
Meanwhile, more than 5 million baby boomers across the nation are expected to rent their next home by 2020, according to a 2016 analysis from Freddie Mac.”
This makes sense in the short term for many reasons. If you are moving to a different part of town or a new region of the country, you may decide to rent until you pick the perfect home in an area you love. However, is renting a good long-term strategy?
A mortgage payment remains fixed. Rents, however…
The Census Bureau recently released their 2017 third quarter median rent numbers. Here is a graph showing rent increases from 1988 until today:
As you can see, rents have steadily increased and are showing no signs of slowing down. If you are faced with making the decision of whether you should rent or buy your next home, you should take this into consideration.
Bottom Line
One way to protect yourself from rising rents is to lock in your housing expense by buying a home instead of renting. Meet with a local real estate professional who can help you decide what the best step is for you and your family!
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People are sometimes hesitant to meet with real estate professionals because they think renting is much affordable than buying a house. When in reality and in the long run, renting is good but not always the best choice to make. I agree that buying a home instead of renting can secure and protect a family’s financial needs now and for the future. Thank you for this post!
-Luis of American Dream Homes
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Real estate moves in cycles, sometimes up, sometimes down, yet over the years, real estate has consistently appreciated. If you stay in your home for a long time, it could increase in value and give you a substantial return on your investment. Thank you for these wonderful suggestions. These are very helpful!
-Cheers from La Rosa Realty