Terms of Service

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using Rent vs Buy Estimator at rentvsbuyestimator.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site. These terms apply to all visitors and users of the site.

Description of service

Rent vs Buy Estimator is a free online tool that helps users compare the financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home over a specified time period. All calculations are performed within the user's browser.

This tool is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any real estate brokerage, lender, or financial institution. Results are estimates based on the assumptions described on the site.

Accuracy of results

The calculations produced by this tool are based on standard financial formulas and the values you enter. Results are provided for informational and educational purposes only. They are estimates, not guarantees.

The calculator makes simplifying assumptions: 3% annual home appreciation, 2% annual rent increases, 7% annual investment returns, and 6% selling costs. Actual results vary significantly based on local market conditions, interest rate changes, property tax rates, maintenance costs, and individual circumstances.

No financial or real estate advice

Nothing on this site constitutes financial, investment, tax, or real estate advice. The tool and all accompanying content are provided for general informational purposes only. You should not rely solely on this tool when making housing decisions. Always use your own judgment and, where appropriate, consult with a qualified financial advisor, real estate agent, or tax professional before making housing or investment decisions.

Acceptable use

You may use this tool for personal, educational, or commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to disrupt, overload, or interfere with the site's infrastructure
• Use automated tools to scrape or systematically access the site at a rate that impairs normal use by others
• Attempt to reverse-engineer the calculation logic for the purpose of creating a competing service

Intellectual property

The content, design, text, and code of this site are owned by MoneyWise Calculators and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the site's content without express written permission.

Disclaimer of warranties

This site and its tool are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided by the tool.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MoneyWise Calculators and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this site or tool. This includes any financial loss resulting from housing decisions made based on tool outputs.

Third-party services and advertising

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Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from use of this site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the applicable courts.

Contact

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