Trying to decide on
Rent vs Buy in NYC Real Estate?
Renting vs buying isn’t just numbers. It’s personal. It’s about lifestyle choices,
stability and where you are in life.
I talk to so many people who feel rushed
and pressured by themselves, their
families and friends who just bought.
You are not alone!!
To help my clients figure out this conundrum, I have designed 7 questions that
are proven to be helpful for them to discuss, and I am going to share them with
you in this free guide to help you with the Rent vs Buy decision-making!
Who This Is For
This guide is for you if:
You’re debating whether buying actually makes sense right now
You’re renting and wondering if you’re “falling behind”
You want clarity without being pushed toward a decision
What’s Inside the Guide
You’ll find:
A clear 7 step framework for thinking through the rent vs buy decision
The questions most people skip and later wish they hadn’t
How your current rent, career trajectory, and gifts from family friends impact housing choices
My honest perspective from years of working with buyers and renters navigating NYC housing
Know that there’s no single right answer, but there is a better framework to think this question through.
About Me
Hi! I’m Judy Zhou, a New York–based real estate broker. I help people think clearly about housing decisions way beyond just numbers. My work focuses on helping you make the best decision for you (despite what Uncle Bob is saying from his Kansas ranch), shaped by lived experience, careful listening, and context over pressure.
I don’t believe there’s one “right” path when it comes to renting or buying, only decisions that make sense for where someone is in their life. Much of my writing and work is about slowing the process down, asking better questions, and making room for nuance.
I have shared in the free guide below exactly how I’d walk my clients through the rent vs buy conundrum in NYC.
