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The Great Rent vs. Buy Debate

Updated: Dec 18, 2022

If you're like most people, you've probably asked yourself at one point or another whether it's cheaper to rent or buy a home, and whether there is a rent to own program in Nashville. It's a tough question to answer, and there's no one-size-fits-all answer, either. It all depends on your individual circumstances. But that doesn't stop people from asking the question! In fact, we get asked about it all the time here at Unique by Design Realty. So, we thought we would settle the debate once and for all.

Great Rent vs. Buy Debate

The Pros of Renting

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There are a lot of advantages to renting a home. For one thing, it's usually a lot cheaper than buying a home. You don't have to worry about things like property taxes, insurance, or maintenance costs. And if something breaks, you can just call your landlord and they'll take care of it.


Another advantage of renting is that you're not tied down to one place. If you get a new job in another city or state, you can just pick up and move without having to worry about selling your home first. Renting also gives you the flexibility to downsize or upgrade your living situation as your needs change over time.

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The Pros of Buying

While renting has its advantages, there are also some compelling reasons to buy a home instead. For one thing, when you own a home, you're building equity with each mortgage payment you make. That equity can come in handy if you ever need to borrow money for things like major repairs or renovations.


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Owning a home also provides more stability than renting does. You don't have to worry about your landlord decides to sell the property or raise your rent unexpectedly. And when you own a home, you can make changes and improvements as you see fit without having to get permission from anyone else.


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The Pros of a Rent to Own Program

Now a third option is a Rent to Own, which is a fusion of renting and buying. At Unique by Design Realty, we offer a Rent to Own Program where you can rent a home (using a 12-month lease) and have the option to purchase the home at any time within your first 5 years at the property. If during your 5-year window you opt to buy the home, fantastic -- you could "test drive" the house, and it was a perfect fit. However, if you opt not to purchase the house, then "no harm, no foul," and you can continue to rent or look elsewhere for a different property. It is also a great option if you are thinking of relocating to Nashville, TN.


So which is better—renting, buying, or rent to own? As we said before, there's no easy answer to that question. It all depends on your individual circumstances. But we hope this blog post has given you some food for thought the next time someone asks you whether it's cheaper to rent or buy in Nashville!


Unique by Design Realty Visit us at www.ubdrealty.com

Contact Info C: 615-306-4718

O: 615-541-8300

E: estatesbyjasmine@gmail.com W: https://www.ubdrealty.com/jasminegreer

116 N Main St.

Goodlettsville, TN 37072

License #367621

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