Cost of WaitingCalculator
See exactly how much waiting to buy could cost you in real dollars.
California market reality: This example uses 5% annual appreciation (CA average over 20 years) and a 6% interest rate for illustration. Every month you wait, the gap can grow.
Your Scenario
If You Wait 3 Years.
Future Home Price
$926,100
Price Jump
+$126,100
Equity Missed
$126,100
That appreciation could have been yours instead of the seller's.
Extra Down Payment Needed
$6,305
Waiting usually means bringing more cash to closing.
Monthly Payment Impact
Buy Now
$4,556
→
Buy Later
$5,274
Extra monthly payment
+$719/mo
Total Extra Paid Over 30 Years
$258,840
What Waiting Really Means
The home you want today is $800,000. In 3 years it will cost $926,100.
You'll need $6,305 more for your down payment alone.
Your monthly payment goes up by $719 every single month, forever.
While you wait, the equity you could have built walks into someone else’s pocket.
Estimates based on 5% annual appreciation, 6% interest rate, and a 30-year fixed mortgage. For illustrative purposes only. Actual results will vary.
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