Knowledge @ Noon: Renting vs. Owning

Should you keep renting or is it finally the right time to buy a home? With rising rents, shifting interest rates, and constant headlines — it can feel hard to know what the smartest financial move actually is.

Let’s break it down together — clearly, simply, and without any sales pressure.

Join the Jorgenson Group for a free, educational workshop where we compare renting and owning in today’s market based on real numbers, real strategies, and your real goals.

This session is led by:

👋 Gabe Etzel

Realtor®, The Jorgenson Group
Known for his calm, straightforward guidance, Gabe helps clients evaluate their options based on clarity — not pressure. Whether you're moving soon or simply curious, Gabe will help you understand the true pros and cons of homeownership today.

💼 Nick Pronsky

Loan Officer & Branch Manager, The Pronsky Lending Team at Fairway
Nick brings financing down to earth. He’ll walk through monthly payment breakdowns, down payment myths, loan options, and how to secure the best purchasing power — even in a fluctuating rate environment.

WHAT WE’LL COVER

✔️ How to compare rent vs. mortgage payments (with real local examples)
✔️ How homeownership builds wealth — and when renting makes more sense
✔️ Down payment myths (hint: it’s not always 20%)
✔️ What today’s interest rates really mean for affordability
✔️ Creative financing strategies that lower monthly payments
✔️ When waiting could help… and when waiting can cost you

Plus: Live Q&A — bring your actual situations, numbers, questions, fears… all of it.