When Renting May Be the Better Option? – North Shore, Chicago Real Estate

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Life creates lots of options and decisions to make. The choice between buying a home and renting is no different. Buying is considered to be among life’s biggest financial decisions that many make. But the costs of buying are more varied and complicated depending on life circumstances. For example,  needing to  relocate, a job change, or a need for temporary housing may be on the agenda. Below are some of the aspects to consider to further assess options regarding renting:

How Long Do You Plan to Stay?

Buying tends to be better the longer you stay because the upfront fees are spread out over many years.

Maintenance and Fees

Owning a home comes with a surprising variety of expenses that renters do not directly pay.

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Additional Renting Costs

These are the costs on top of rent, such as the fee you pay to a broker and the opportunity cost on your security deposit. But these expenses typically have a negligible impact. More tips can be found HERE

March 2015 – With North Shore-Chicago sales exceeding well over $300 million dollars, Gloria Matlin, continues to be enthusiastic with each challenge that comes in our constantly changing real estate market. Technology plays a major role in providing exemplary service. Gloria embraces the newest tools and trends, keeping her ahead of the market and client centered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Feel free to stop into the award-winning, top performing, North Shore residential real estate office of Coldwell Banker, Glencoe – 640 Vernon, Avenue; the office location Gloria has called home for over 25 years.