Real Estate Tool

Cost of Waiting Calculator

Thinking about waiting for rates to drop before you sell?

See exactly what that decision costs you in carrying charges — and compare it to what you'd actually save on your next home if rates do fall.

Your Next Home Purchase
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$
years
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⚠️ PMI applies — down payment is less than 20%.
Today's Rate
%
If Rates Drop To
%
Monthly savings if rates drop
Your Current Home
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%
$
$
years
$
How long are you thinking of waiting? 6 Months
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Avg. monthly carrying cost
Total Cost of Waiting
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Time to Break Even
to recoup cost through rate savings
True Carrying Cost During Wait
Rate Savings on Next Home
Monthly Carrying Cost
Monthly Rate Savings
The Bottom Line
Adjust the inputs above to see your personalized breakdown.

Carrying costs include mortgage interest, insurance, taxes, and PMI. Rate savings are based on standard amortization and do not account for home price changes during the waiting period. Estimates are for informational purposes only. Contact Rob for a personalized analysis.

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