First time homebuyer holds a "sold" sign in the shape of a key and stands on a driveway in front of a white house. Text in text boxes say "Everyone keeps saying that it is impossible for the younger generations to buy a home." and "Meet the first time homebuyer who is now paying LESS to OWN than he was in rent!"

Why Pay Rent when You can Pay Less to OWN! First time home owner Win

November 30, 20251 min read


Tyler is an ER nurse and new to St Petersburg, FL. He was a referral from an experienced North Carolina agent who is smart enough to know that our markets are very different & that he would need a strong, knowledgeable, boots on the ground agent to help him.

✅ Managing expectations, learning wants, needs and deal breakers, understanding the area and how to look at this transaction as building equity is all part of a buyers consultation.

👉 He specifically chose a home that was financeable but needed some cosmetic work. He knew that would increase the value faster. He knows this isn’t his FOREVER home but an opportunity to get in the game and start building equity.

✅ We got this home with a full 4% towards his closing costs, it appraised for over contract price, all repairs we asked for AND we closed early!!!

🌟He got this home at a great value and his monthly mortgage payment is less than what he was paying for in rent. His words at closing were “I can’t wait for the next one!” He is very clear that he is building his future with real estate.

❤️ I am so GRATEFUL when I see real people winning the first time buyer homes vs Corporations scooping them up.

Last year 27,000 homes in Tampa Bay Area were bought up by corporate interests, squeezing out individuals, mostly first time home buyers. So please join me in congratulating Tyler on his new home.

If you’re ready, I’m here to help you buy, sell & invest with confidence. Whether it’s your first property or multi-million $$ portfolio, I’ve got you covered!

🔸Laura Marie, REALTOR®
Helping you strategically Buy, Sell & Invest
Laura Marie Group @ eXp Realty
YourHomeSoldFL.com
(727) 350-7003

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🔸Laura Marie, REALTOR®
Helping you Sell, Buy & Invest
Creative Real Estate Deals
Laura Marie Group @ eXp Realty
YourHomeSoldFL.com
(727) 350-7003

Laura Marie

🔸Laura Marie, REALTOR® Helping you Sell, Buy & Invest Creative Real Estate Deals Laura Marie Group @ eXp Realty YourHomeSoldFL.com (727) 350-7003

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