Jeaneen Armstrong, Realtor

Here are 5 reasons to stop renting:

☑️ You will always be paying rent, but if you buy a home, once you pay off your mortgage, the payments will end.
☑️ You can’t build equity if you’re renting; it will be your home, but it won’t be your asset!
☑️ Your landlord can raise the rent at anytime
☑️ There are no tax benefits to renting
☑️ You are bound by the rules and policies of your lease agreement, and sometimes this means no pets

For every journey, there is a guide.

With over 3 million licensed realtors in the U.S., finding a real estate agent isn’t hard. ✔️✔️ But finding one that you can vibe with? It can be a challenge. 🤔

Working with an agent who is experienced and trustworthy is paramount in ensuring your property sells at top dollar, or that you buy for the best price on the market. 📈🏠

Think of your agent as a therapist/consultant for your home search. Someone who is not just motivated by money but invested in your happiness.

A matchmaker to help you find and fall in love with your new home. 💖💖

To find this match made in heaven between you & your realtor it’s important to ask the right question:

✔️ Do you work with both buyers and sellers?
✔️ What areas are you familiar with?
✔️ Will I be working with you individually or with a team?
✔️ Do you have recommendations for lenders?
✔️ How do you help buyers compete in this market?
✔️ What is your availability?

I’d be happy to answer any questions you have while you start this exciting new chapter. Feel free to DM me or leave your question in the comments below.

Investing in a new home can be an overwhelming process all on its own, then add in trying to figure out if you should buy an existing home or build a custom one into the mix and your anxiety levels will soar. So, I’m here to help make that decision a little easier by giving you the pros and cons of each!

For all my DIYers, here are the pros & cons of building a new home ⬇️

Pros
✅ You have control over the design.
✅ You can customize any aspect of the home to ensure it both reflects your taste and fulfills your needs.
✅ You won’t have to deal with competing buyers over the house itself — once the land is yours, you’re set!
✅ A newer home = less ongoing maintenance costs.
✅ You don’t have to worry about toxic materials that might be found in an older, existing home.
✅ It can be more environment-friendly since newer homes are typically built with energy-efficiency in mind.

Cons
❌ Unexpected costs might come up during the build.
❌ Requires a lot more effort and time.
❌ It can be very stressful.
❌ You’ll have to landscape from scratch = more costs.
❌ Before you can even start building on your new plot of land, you’ll have to prepare it, including preparing utilities and having a road built onto it.