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          HOME BLOG 2016 February 23 Infographic: Buying vs. Renting

          Infographic: Buying vs. Renting

          Tuesday February 23, 2016

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          Archive

          • 2021
            • July
              • Smith Douglas Locations Rank Among the 25 Best Places to Live 2021 - 20 July 2021
              • Join Us for The Lovejoy, GA Homeowner’s Expo - 15 July 2021
            • June
              • Crestwood Groundbreaking Event at Rome Floyd Chamber - 23 June 2021
            • May
              • Smith Douglas Homes Appreciates Value of Commitment to Public Service - 7 May 2021
            • April
              • Employee Recognition – Michelle Denton - 29 April 2021
            • January
              • Smith Douglas Homes ranks #5 for the Top 25 Atlanta Homebuilders - 11 January 2021
          • 2020
            • December
              • 2020 Trade of the Year Recognition - 23 December 2020
              • Celebrating the 800th Homeowner in Raleigh - 7 December 2020
            • November
              • Celebrating 500 Charlotte, NC Homeowners - 23 November 2020
              • 7,500th Homeowner - 19 November 2020
              • Brilliant Backyards Homeowner Contest - 4 November 2020
            • October
              • Memorial Golf Tournament - 6 October 2020
            • August
              • Raleigh Celebrates 700th Home! - 10 August 2020
            • July
              • Charlotte Market Accomplishments this year! - 8 July 2020
              • 5,000th Atlanta Area Homeowner - 7 July 2020
            • June
              • Final Weekend of 2020 Atlanta Parade of Homes - 24 June 2020
              • Congratulations to our Alabama Communities - 23 June 2020
              • Breaking Ground in Jasper, AL - 17 June 2020
              • Atlanta Communities Celebrate A Record-Breaking Month of Sales in May - 5 June 2020
            • May
              • SDH Ranks in 39th Position on the Builder Magazine “Builders 100 List” - 21 May 2020
              • Raleigh, NC Ranks #1 out of 320 Builders in Duke Energy Hero Program - 18 May 2020
            • March
              • New Interactive Home Design Tools - 9 March 2020
            • January
              • Revealing Our Top Selling Plans of 2019 - 10 January 2020
          • 2019
            • May
              • Smith Douglas Homes Climbs to #40 on The Builder 100 List - 20 May 2019
          • 2018
            • May
              • Smith Douglas Homes Advances into 54 Position on The Builder 100 List - 21 May 2018
          • 2017
            • May
              • Smith Douglas Homes Rises to #70 on the Builder 100 List in 2017 - 15 May 2017
              • Smith Douglas Homes Expands to Nashville, TN - 1 May 2017
          • 2016
            • December
              • How Long Will a New Roof Last? - 9 December 2016
              • Other than a Builder, Who Else Do I Need on My Home Buying Team? - 5 December 2016
              • Understanding the Pre-Approval & Finance Process for a Home Loan - 2 December 2016
            • November
              • Do’s and Don’t of Decorating a New Home - 29 November 2016
              • Advantages of Cleaning Your House Before Moving Out - 22 November 2016
              • Smith Douglas Homes Wins Gold OBIE for Best Audio Video/DVD Promotion - 17 November 2016
              • Selecting the Best Home Building Team - 7 November 2016
              • Top 7 Reasons for Moving - 2 November 2016
            • September
              • Getting Comfortable in Your New Neighborhood - 27 September 2016
              • Infographic: How Long Does it Take to Build a Smith Douglas Home? - 7 September 2016
            • August
              • Matching Your Floorplan to Your Lifestyle - 30 August 2016
              • Choosing a Home Based on a Good School District - 10 August 2016
            • July
              • Importance of Home Warranties - 25 July 2016
              • ROI of Having New Windows in a Home - 20 July 2016
              • Love Old Homes for the Character? Add it to Your New Home in 4 Steps - 12 July 2016
              • Home Builder Warranty vs. Home Warranty - 6 July 2016
            • June
              • Surprise Costs Associated With Older Homes - 29 June 2016
              • 5 Reasons Summer is The Best Time to Move - 20 June 2016
              • Smith Douglas Homes Hosts Summer Spectacular Sales Event, June 1-30 - 14 June 2016
            • May
              • Smith Douglas Homes Makes Builder 100 List - 16 May 2016
              • Infographic: Why Buy New? - 3 May 2016
            • April
              • The Truth About Appliances - 5 April 2016
            • March
              • Ongoing Community Involvement: Smith Douglas Homes Proudly Supports HomeAid Atlanta, Commitment to Service - 29 March 2016
              • 10 Benefits of Buying a new Home vs. an Older Home - 29 March 2016
              • Can I be like Chip & Jojo? How to Financially Prepare for a Home Remodel - 15 March 2016
              • New Smith Douglas Homes Communities Spring Up Throughout Paulding County - 6 March 2016
              • Forget Mortgage and Bills, Prepare for Your Move with this Checklist - 1 March 2016
            • February
              • Infographic: Buying vs. Renting - 23 February 2016
              • 6 Things to Do Before Starting Your Home Search - 16 February 2016
              • How to Choose the Right Neighborhood - 9 February 2016
            • January
              • Check out Our E-Book for First Time Homebuyers - 31 January 2016
              • 3 Things You Never Knew About the Importance of Building Home Equity - 25 January 2016
              • The Ultimate Cheat Sheet of how Much House You Can Afford - 19 January 2016
              • Smith Douglas Homes Ranked #4 in Atlanta’s Top 20 Homebuilders - 7 January 2016
          • 2015
            • December
              • Smith Douglas Homes Gives Back in 2014 - 23 December 2015
              • 7 Facts That Will Make or Break Your Mortgage - 17 December 2015
              • Breaking Down Your Debt-to-Income Ratio - 15 December 2015
              • 8 Genius Ways to Save Money for a Down Payment - 12 December 2015
              • Make a Child’s Christmas Brighter in Partnership with Smith Douglas Homes - 10 December 2015
              • Smith Douglas Homes Congratulates Jaclyn Riddle and Jorge Tello for Excellent Sales Work - 8 December 2015
            • November
              • Live in Georgia’s Best Suburbs - 17 November 2015
            • October
              • 6 Things to Do After Your Home Closing is Official - 26 October 2015
              • Smith Douglas Homes Was a Proud Participator in HomeAid Atlanta - 18 October 2015
              • Buying vs. Renting: Which is Right for You? - 14 October 2015
              • Safest Places to Live in Georgia - 8 October 2015
              • Grand Opening of Olde Town Grayson New Model Home - 4 October 2015
              • The Costs Associated With Buying A New Home - 1 October 2015
            • September
              • Our Growth is Infectious! - 29 September 2015
              • What is the Process for Closing on a Home? - 28 September 2015
              • How to Pick the Right Team When Buying a Home - 24 September 2015
              • Understanding the Types of Home Loans - 3 September 2015
            • August
              • Smith Douglas Homes’ Commitment to Knowledge Event - 27 August 2015
              • The Difference Between Buying A New Home vs. Buying A Used Home - 25 August 2015
              • Our Commitment to Excellence - 19 August 2015
              • How Do I Qualify for a Home Loan? - 5 August 2015
            • July
              • New Employees - 27 July 2015
              • Christmas in July Special! - 16 July 2015
            • May
              • Smith Douglas Homes Makes Builder 100 List & Ranks in Top 10 Fastest Growing Builders - 7 May 2015
            • April
              • Cherokee County School District Is “Top 10 in 10” - 20 April 2015
              • All 134 Smith Douglas Homes Sold in Highland Falls in Hiram - 15 April 2015
              • Functional and Spacious, The Madison Wows Homebuyers - 10 April 2015
              • Hop to It! Home Buyers Hunt for Sweet Incentives in April - 2 April 2015
            • March
              • For Many New Home Buyers, Georgia Power’s EarthCents Program Makes Sense - 25 March 2015
              • Homebuyers Can Score a Great Deal During Smith Douglas Homes’ March Mania Sales Event - 1 March 2015
            • February
              • Smith Douglas Homes’ Commitment to Service Program Honors Heroes - 20 February 2015
              • Smith Douglas Homes Expects Big Smiles at Two Grand Opening Events in February - 5 February 2015
              • Smith Douglas Homes Featured in AJC Cover Story: “Traditional, But Different” - 2 February 2015
            • January
              • Model Home Grand Opening to be Held Jan. 27 at North Village at Harmony on the Lakes - 23 January 2015
              • Start the New Year with a New Smith Douglas Home - 6 January 2015
          • 2014
            • December
              • Celebrate the Opening of Two New Smith Douglas Communities - 17 December 2014
              • Help Us Give Back This Holiday Season by Donating to Toys for Tots - 9 December 2014
              • Fall in Love with Our Communities During the Holiday Tour of Homes - 5 December 2014
              • Reserve the Homesite of Your Choice at Iris Park and Crescent Landing - 3 December 2014
            • November
              • Closeout Opportunities Available Now at Two Paulding County Communities - 28 November 2014
              • Limited Opportunities Remain at Sought-After Suwanee Townhome Community - 25 November 2014
              • Accomplishments Abound for Smith Douglas Homes in 2014 - 20 November 2014
              • Metro Atlanta Realtors Can Attend Free CE Classes with Smith Douglas Homes - 19 November 2014
            • October
              • Smith Douglas Homes Relocates to New Corporate Office - 31 October 2014
              • Kick Off Halloween Week with our Tour of Homes Event - 27 October 2014
              • First-Time Home Buyers Workshop to be Held in Buford and Woodstock - 22 October 2014
              • Limited Opportunities Remain at Highland Falls in Paulding County - 16 October 2014
              • Visit Our Newest Woostock Community During the Muddy Boot Tour - 10 October 2014
              • Reserve Your Homesite at Our Newest Forsyth County Community - 1 October 2014
            • September
              • VIP Homesite Reservations Now Available at Woodstock’s River Park Community - 30 September 2014
              • Reserve Your Homesite at Loganville’s Popular Bay Creek Community - 25 September 2014
              • Mark Your Calendars for Our Fall Showcase Event at Brynfield Townhomes - 22 September 2014
              • New Cherokee County Community Now Selling - 12 September 2014
              • Woodstock Named One of Georgia’s Best Neighborhoods to Live In - 9 September 2014
              • Presale Opportunities Now Available in North Village at Harmony on the Lakes - 2 September 2014
            • August
              • Limited Opportunities Remain at Two Paulding County Communities - 31 August 2014
              • Kick Off the Season with Savings from Smith Douglas Homes - 29 August 2014
              • New Construction Underway at Brynfield Townhomes in Suwanee - 20 August 2014
              • Presale Opportunities Available Now at Tyson Woods in Acworth - 19 August 2014
              • Say Goodbye to Summer with a Luau Luncheon at Silver Oak - 14 August 2014
              • New Homes Available Now at Watermill in Buford - 11 August 2014
              • Basement Homes Now Available in Gwinnett County - 8 August 2014
              • Move to the Best Place to Live in Georgia with Smith Douglas Homes - 5 August 2014
            • July
              • Limited Time Special Pricing at Brynfield Townhomes in Suwanee - 24 July 2014
              • Attend Agent and Buyer Events at New Paulding County Community - 20 July 2014
              • Final Opportunities to Purchase at Paulding County Community Now Available - 15 July 2014
              • Meet the Team: Smith Douglas Homes’ Newest Sales and Marketing Managers - 2 July 2014
              • Homesite Reservations Now Available in North Village at Harmony on the Lakes - 1 July 2014
            • June
              • Set Sail into Summer with Smith Douglas Homes - 27 June 2014
              • Presale Opportunities Now Available at First Hall County Community - 25 June 2014
              • Smith Douglas Homes Offers Basement Homes in Cherokee County - 17 June 2014
              • Smith Douglas Homes Closes Out at Woodstock Community - 10 June 2014
            • May
              • Smith Douglas Homes Selling Fast in Woodstock Village! - 30 May 2014
              • Smith Douglas Introduces New Corporate Branding - 21 May 2014
              • Don’t Miss Our BIG REVEAL at the Woodward Crossing Grand Opening This Tuesday - 16 May 2014
              • Don’t Miss Two Grand Openings in Gwinnett County and a BIG REVEAL! - 12 May 2014
              • Smith Douglas Offers Affordable Options for First-time Home Buyers - 8 May 2014
              • Ansley at Pilgrim Mill – receive up to $7,500 down payment assistance - 8 May 2014
              • Cherokee Reserve – Preview Days Today and Tomorrow – FREE $10 Starbucks Giftcard - 3 May 2014
            • April
              • River Brooke – Limited Time Incentives! - 30 April 2014
              • CALLING ALL AGENTS! Due to rain forecast for tomorrow, Smith Douglas is rescheduling our 2 Of Our Model Home Grand Opening Events! - 28 April 2014
              • Ranked as the #4 Largest Home Builder in Atlanta* - 24 April 2014
              • TOMORROW – Model Home Grand Opening Event at Brynfield Townhomes - 21 April 2014
              • LAST DAYS to take advantage of fabulous buyer incentives with Smith Douglas! - 16 April 2014
              • Smith Douglas invites you to check out our new Cherokee County homes for sale! - 14 April 2014
              • Homebuyers today are flocking to Gwinnett County! - 11 April 2014
              • Spring Cleaning Tips From Your Trusted Builder, Smith Douglas - 9 April 2014
              • Spring into action and move into a Smith Douglas Home NOW! - 2 April 2014
              • Station at Prominence offering Additional Broker Bonus on Select Homes - 1 April 2014
            • March
              • Station at Prominence Features Limited Time Incredible Incentives - 31 March 2014
              • Phase 2 Now Open in River Brooke! Exclusive Incentives Available for Select Homesites! - 27 March 2014
              • Three Great Opportunities with Exciting Incentives at Brynfield Townhomes! - 24 March 2014
              • Smith Douglas Announces New Realty Company, SDC Realty - 12 March 2014
            • February
              • Looking to Live in Cherokee County? Smith Douglas has THREE Communities Convenient to the Buzzing Area of Downtown Woodstock! - 24 February 2014
              • Corporate Office and Sales Centers CLOSED TOMORROW, February 12th – Due to Winter Weather Warnings - 12 February 2014
              • EVENT RESCHEDULED due to Winter Weather Warnings. CHEROKEE RESERVE “Model Home Grand Opening Event” to be held on FEB 18TH, Mark Your Calendars! - 10 February 2014
              • Brynfield Townhomes in Suwanee SELLING FAST – From the $170’s! Only Two Opportunities Remain in Building Two! - 5 February 2014
              • OPEN HOUSE TODAY & TOMORROW at Ansley at Pilgrim Mill, in CUMMING! Spotlight Homesite – 3-Story Home on a Basement, Just $183,590!!! - 1 February 2014
            • January
              • Smith Douglas Sales Centers and Corporate Office to RE-OPEN TODAY AT NOON! - 30 January 2014
              • Smith Douglas Sales Centers and Corporate Office CLOSED TODAY due to Road and Weather Conditions - 29 January 2014
              • Station at Prominence featured on “Atlanta Real Estate Forum”, For Limited Time Promotion, “$15,000 Off Basement Homesites!” ACT NOW! - 27 January 2014
              • Ansley at Pilgrim Mill in Cumming -OPEN HOUSE-SATURDAY, JAN 25th from 12pm-3pm. 3-Story Home with BASEMENT-Just $182,590 - 19 January 2014
              • Cherokee Reserve Model Home Grand Opening Event! Featured on Atlanta Real Estate Forum - 17 January 2014
          • 2013
            • December
              • Cherokee Reserve Model Home Now Open! Award-Winning Floorplan! - 31 December 2013
              • Our Featured Happy Homeowner at Ballentine Pointe! - 30 December 2013
              • Find Your “Perfectly Packaged” Smith Douglas Communities Home this Holiday…And You Could Win a $500 Gift Card!* - 3 December 2013
              • Smith Douglas Communities Wrapped up the Perfect Floorplan, “The Charleston”, this Holiday Season at Cornerstone Estates! - 2 December 2013
            • November
              • Interest Rates are Falling…Ask About our Special 3.99%!* - 26 November 2013
              • Brynfield Townhomes in Suwanee GA from the $160’s – BUILDING ONE SOLD OUT! - 21 November 2013
              • TWO GREAT HOMES – ONE GREAT PRICE of $159,900 – This Weekend ONLY! At Longview in Cumming! - 15 November 2013
              • BASEMENT HOME – JUST $209,900 at Beyers Landing! IN MILL CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT! - 15 November 2013
              • Be Home in Your NEW Home for the Holidays! Smith Douglas Communities Spotlights Homesite 51 at Cornerstone Estates, with $3,000 in Closing Costs! - 6 November 2013
          • 2012
            • May
              • $2000 Agent Bonus - 14 May 2012

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