Where is your rent going?   
    You are already paying a mortgage payment, Someone else's mortgage!
    Consider this:
    You are paying rent of $500 per month...
    You live in the same rental house for 30 years...
    The total rent you paid in 30 years is................$180,000.00
        This does not take into consideration of rent increases (typically 5% per year)
    So at the end of 30 years what do you have?  More rent.

If you were to buy your home, using the same numbers in the example above, what could
 you have after 30 years?   click here to see  This home sold for $74,900 in January 2008*

Sure when you own the home you have to pay for repairs and maintenance.
    That's right. But let's look at it this way... in the course of 30 years you have
    to replace a water heater.  Average price for a water heater is $250, so you saved
    $250 by renting right?  Besides, there are home warranty programs available just in case!

Let's look at it another way:
    The benefits of home ownership are: YOU build equity in your future, YOU have the pride
    of owning your own home, YOU reap the tax benefits, YOU control your living space!

But what if I want to move?
    Okay so you can't just pack up and move out this weekend. Real estate is not a liquid
    investment, however it can be sold with the right real estate team. So you need to
    ask yourself: Am I ready to "settle down" and stop bouncing from apartment to apartment?
    If you have children, Are they tired of moving from school to school? Do they deserve
    stability in school, their friendships and home life?