Keep the Money Invested or Use It to Buy Real Estate?
Compare the long-term difference between leaving money in an interest-bearing account versus using that money toward a home purchase.
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Change the numbers below to compare staying invested against buying a home over 10, 15, and 30 years.
Clear Side-by-Side Result
The main number in each card shows the estimated advantage of buying the home versus keeping the same money invested.
10 Years
15 Years
30 Years
| Timeframe | If Kept Invested | Net Home Equity | Extra Value From Home | Future Home Value | Loan Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Years | $81,422 | $302,588 | +$221,165 | $860,106 | $514,514 |
| 15 Years | $134,139 | $508,282 | +$374,143 | $997,099 | $438,962 |
| 30 Years | $599,777 | $1,475,776 | +$875,999 | $1,553,448 | $0 |
This calculator is for education only and is not financial, tax, legal, or mortgage advice. It does not include rent savings, tax deductions, property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, repairs, maintenance, mortgage insurance, transaction costs on purchase, investment taxes, capital gains taxes, or risk differences between asset classes. Actual results will vary.
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