719 S Walnut Ave
Success StoryFreeport, IL

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

Dana & Nick

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

1

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.

2

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.

3

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