Buying or Renting: The Pros and Cons of Each

Any person who seeks available housing can have questions about which type of housing is best. While a person makes up his or her own mind, there are advantages to buying or renting depending on the needs of a person. Weighing the cost options is essential before a housing contract is signed.

Pros and Cons of Buying a House

The stability that a home provides compared to apartments or condos is one reason that a person would choose to buy a home. The market slowdown in many cities in America has enabled some deals to be found when buying houses. If a buyer can find a lower than market selling price, buying a home could be a good investment.

When homes are owned, no landlord or management company is payable for monthly rent. The mortgage repayment schedule that is setup when a home is financed helps determine where to send a loan payment. Buying a home with a 10, 15 or even 30-year mortgage can help the reduce the monthly living expenses of home ownership.

Qualifications for mortgages have changed over the past five years. It is now even harder to qualify with less than a 700 credit score through some lenders. A person affected by job loss, foreclosure or bankruptcy could have a lower credit score. This can prevent a mortgage from being underwritten.

Pros and Cons of Renting a House

What most renters experience when renting a home is a feeling of freedom. Getting away from a crowded apartment building or other living situation can be a rewarding feeling. Renting a home and not worrying about extended mortgage payments is included in the sense of freedom earned while renting.

A new home could still need repairs regardless of the purchase price. Homeowners can spend months or years dealing with repairs. Because rental homes are professionally managed, the faults of a home typically fall upon the owner and not the renter. If major appliances breakdown or other equipment, these can be included in the lease to be taken care of by the homeowner.

One downside to renting a home is the length of the rental agreement. Most agreements are from one to three years in length. A person who is settled into a home and is not ready to move when the lease ends could be disappointed. Property management companies handling rental homes can be available for renegotiation of a rental lease term. This could turn a disadvantage into an advantage for someone seeking more than a 36-month lease.

Rental Homes in Jacksonville, Florida

The rental homes that are listed here on this website are homes available to rent. Full rent price, photographs and street address information are provided for interested men and women seeking housing. The population in Jacksonville grows annually making available homes hard to find in some areas. The portfolio of homes on this website can be rented after making contact online or through the local number provided.