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Four quick calculators every Collective agent can share with a client. No account, no AI bill, no catch. Move the sliders and the answer updates live.

01

Buy vs. Rent

Over a few years, does buying beat renting once you count appreciation, equity, and the cost of selling? Move the sliders.

Over 7 years, buying is
$314,700 cheaper
Buying wins
Monthly cost to own (with upkeep)$8,627
Net cost of owning, after sale$111,800
Total rent paid$426,500
Home value at end$1,579,100
Equity you walk away with$612,800

Assumes property tax 1.25%, insurance 0.35%, and maintenance 1% of value per year, and 6% selling cost. A concept estimate, not financial advice.

02

True Monthly Payment

The honest monthly number on a specific home: not just principal and interest, but taxes, insurance, HOA, and upkeep.

Real monthly cost
$8,627 / mo
Principal & interest$6,227
Property tax$1,250
Insurance$150
HOA$0
Maintenance reserve$1,000
Loan amount$960,000

A concept estimate, not a quote or financial advice. Your lender's numbers will be precise.

03

Seller Net Proceeds

What you actually walk away with after commission, closing costs, your loan payoff, and any repairs or concessions.

You net
$792,500
Sale price$1,500,000
Commission−$75,000
Closing costs−$22,500
Repairs & concessions−$10,000
Loan payoff−$600,000
Net proceeds$792,500

A concept estimate. Title, escrow, and transfer taxes vary; your agent will give you a net sheet.

04

Commercial Cap Rate

For investment and commercial property: net operating income, cap rate, and leveraged cash flow at a glance.

Cap rate
5.56%
Cash-flow positive
Effective gross income$171,000
Operating expenses−$59,850
Net operating income$111,150
Debt service / yr−$111,800
Cash flow / yr (cash-on-cash)−$650 (-0.1%)

A concept estimate, not investment advice. Confirm income, expenses, and financing before you act.

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