March 2026 Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment. But then your rent goes up again. And again. And suddenly the thing that seemed flexible starts looking…  expensive , especially considering you’re not building any equity. And once that happens, it’s easy to feel a little trapped in the cycle. That’s because there’s so much chatter today about how buying a home isn’t affordable. But the truth is, the math may work out better than you'd expect based on what’s changed recently. Buying Is More Affordable Than Renting in Many Areas  In a lot of places today, owning a home actually costs less each month than renting a 3-bedroom home.  and recent   data   from  A TTOM   shows   that’s true in nearly 58% of counties across the U.S.  ( see chart below ). And that's  after  you factor in things like insurance and typical maintenance costs.  In o...
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It takes more than a trained real estate agent to understand the needs and concerns of buyer clients. It takes someone who has been there, someone who has the same concerns when they’re home shopping, someone who knows the area and who cares about their clients. 

So whether you're buying a starter home, your dream home or an investment property, why not take advantage of my experience as a local market expert for Winston-Salem, Lewisville, Clemmons, Advance, King, Kernersville, Mocksville, or Pfafftown to make the most informed decisions you can, every step of the way?
MLS Search Assistance
I help my buyers understand the many fields of information in an MLS, Multiple Listing Service search. I guide them in making the most of searches in an MLS® with thousands of listings.
Automated Search Reports
Once I have an idea of your criteria for a home selection, I can set up automated search alert emails to keep you informed of new listings and price reductions of qualified properties.
Financing Assistance
As tough as it is these days to get a mortgage, I know the best sources in the Triad, Clemmons, Advance, Bermuda Run, Winston-Salem real estate markets and will help you to contact mortgage professionals who have been very helpful to my past clients.
Price Negotiations
Buyers shouldn’t walk into a deal unarmed. I arm you with market data to help you to understand the buyer and seller sides and formulate an offer price negotiation strategy.
Inspection and Repair Negotiations
Price isn’t the only negotiation, as there will be property inspections and you may need to enter into more negotiating around property condition and repairs. I am an expert at this.
Contract to Closing
The myriad tasks, documents and delivery deadlines involved in a real estate transaction are all coordinated by me and my closing assistance staff. From title insurance to surveys and mortgage documents, I am here to help.

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