Why Buying Beats Renting
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
If you've been wondering what's going on with the real estate market lately, you're not alone. After several years of intense competition and bidding wars, the tide is shifting and today's buyers are seeing more negotiating power than they've had in a while.
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that the unpaid balance on their mortgage isn't the same as the payoff amount. While the unpaid balance represents the remaining principal owed on the loan, the actual payoff is often higher. That's because the payoff amount includes not just the principal, but also any accrued interest and other fees owed up to the day the loan is fully satisfied.
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