
They Needed a Home Fast — And Found Something Better Than a Rental

Dana & Nick
719 S Walnut Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
Monthly Payment
$1,295/mo
Purchase Price
$150,000
Typical Rent
$1,000–$1,400/mo
Ownership
From Day 1
“We were just looking for a rental. Moby showed us we could own the home for about the same monthly cost. It happened faster than we ever imagined.”
— Dana & Nick
Urgently Searching for a Home
Dana and her boyfriend Nick needed a place to live — and they needed it quickly. They were searching across the Freeport and surrounding areas for a rental that fit their budget and timeline. With the rental market tight, finding something available and affordable felt like an uphill battle.
Moby Made It Happen — Fast
When Dana and Nick connected with Pied Piper Group, Moby — the operations manager — took charge. He explained the homeownership program and showed them how they could own a home for a monthly payment similar to what they'd pay in rent. Instead of just signing a lease, they'd be investing in their future. Moby guided them through every step, making the process smooth and fast.
From Renters to Homeowners in Record Time
Dana and Nick moved into their home on S Walnut Ave and became homeowners — not tenants. Their monthly payment of $1,295 is in line with what comparable rentals cost in the area, but now every dollar goes toward building equity. What started as an urgent search for a rental became the start of their homeownership journey.
Key Takeaways
- Needed housing urgently — closed quickly with PPG's streamlined process
- Moby personally guided them through every step
- Monthly payment comparable to local rental rates
- Went from searching for a rental to owning a home
- Started building equity immediately instead of paying a landlord
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