With interest rates near forty year lows, the decision to rent versus buy becomes difficult. Use this calculator to help determine which makes sense for you at this time.
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By Eric Santini The decision of whether to rent or buy a home can be a difficult one. When making the decision, it is important to understand the pros and cons
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This insurance policy can eat up to 2.75% of that down payment immediately. In dollar terms, a home that is $300,000 with 5% down ($15,000) will have an insurance fee of $7,838 — leaving you with only $7,162 equity in the home. If you decide to sell this home a year later and hire a Realtor with fees around $12,500, you would now need to come up with roughly another $7,500 to get out of the home, not to mention the payout penalty that your bank may charge for a fixed rate mortgage which could be another $10,000 — or more or less, depending on how many years you have locked in and current interest rates.
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A recent study by Fannie Mae showed that 85 percent of Americans think owning a home makes more sense in the long-term than renting.
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Rent vs Buy: Financial Calculator This shows a buyer the advantages of tax savings, appreciation, and principal reduction to lower the cost of owning a home. It is suggested that
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