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Cost of Waiting Calculator
Reviewed by Susan Pryor, Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS #157369
Last updated: August 2026
Waiting 5 years could cost about $0 — and the home costs $0 more when you finally buy.
| Years Waiting | Home Price After Waiting | Price Increase | Rent Paid While Waiting | Equity Built If You Bought Today | Total Cost of Waiting |
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Results are estimates for illustration purposes only and do not constitute a loan approval or commitment to lend. Rates shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not a guarantee of available rates. Home price growth is an assumption, not a prediction — real results vary. Contact our team for a personalized analysis.
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About Southern Mortgage Authority — Susan Pryor, Branch Manager | Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS #157369, has served 6,000+ clients over 25 years. Based in Marietta, GA and licensed in 13 states. Call 678-712-2063 or send us a message.
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