Friday, July 26, 2013

More Renters Say They Want to Own, Survey Finds


The majority of renters say home ownership is one of their highest priorities for their future, and more renters are saying they want to buy soon, according to the 2013 National Housing Pulse Survey, conducted by the National Association of REALTORS®. Renters are showing stronger desires for home ownership compared to recent years, according to the survey.  

The survey found that 80 percent of the 2,000 Americans surveyed say they believe buying a home is a good financial decision. Sixty-eight percent said now is a good time to buy a home, too. 
Their main motivations to home ownership: Building equity, wanting a stable and safe environment, and the freedom to choose where to live, the survey found. 

Meanwhile, the main obstacles to home ownership have remained the same over the years: saving for the down payment, closing costs, low wages, and student loan debt. 

More Renters Say They Want to Own, Survey Finds

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  2. Why wouldn't renters want to own if they can? Renting is a complete waste of money. Sure the last few years have seen a decrease in equity, but there is no arguing that over long run buying is a MUCH better investment. Real estate in Mount Pleasant, SC isn't that expensive that as compared to how expensive it is to rent. If you can afford to rent at what it costs here you can probably buy.

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