Wait vs. Buy Calculator

Should you buy now, or keep renting?

Everyone has an opinion. Run your own numbers instead. This shows you what buying costs today against what waiting 6, 12, or 24 months actually costs you.

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Some loans allow 3–3.5%. VA and USDA can allow 0% for eligible buyers.
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Las Vegas has varied widely year to year4.5%

Buy now

Home price
Down payment
Est. monthly payment
Your rent today

Wait 12 months

Home price then
Price increase
Rent paid meanwhile
Higher payment
Cost of waiting

Wait 24 months

Home price then
Price increase
Rent paid meanwhile
Higher payment
Cost of waiting

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What waiting adds up to

Buying now is the baseline — these are the added costs of waiting instead.
These calculations are estimates based on the numbers you entered. Past home price appreciation is not a guarantee, prediction, or indication of future performance. Real estate markets fluctuate, and appreciation can run higher or lower than historical averages depending on economic conditions, interest rates, and local inventory. Monthly figures cover principal and interest only — property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and mortgage insurance will raise your actual payment. Mortgage rate estimates vary based on credit, loan type, and lender. This tool is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed lender and real estate professional before making any purchase decision.

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You've answered one question. These four answer the rest.

The math was the first question, not the only one. The rest of the kit covers where you actually stand with a lender, where your money goes furthest in this valley, and how to judge the fifth house you walk into after the first four blur together.

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    Wait vs. Buy CalculatorA saved copy you can run again as your numbers change
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    Ready Buyer BlueprintWhere you actually stand, and what a lender needs to see
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    Neighborhood ToolkitHow Las Vegas areas really differ on price and commute
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    Home Scorecard SystemScore every home the same way, so they stop blurring together
  • 5
    The Complete Buyer's GuideEvery step from pre-approval to keys, and when each one happens

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