home buying: Capital Appreciaion should be the last reason to buy - 11/07/08 01:12 PM
Capital Appreciaion should be the last reason to buy; as homes do cost about 8%-10% year to own when you figure in interest, taxes, insurance and upkeep.
Though, if you have a fixed rate mortgage, pay down principal and are patient, history tells us, you will enjoy the many wealth creation benefits (0 comments)
home buying: Buy a home already!! - 10/20/08 11:51 AM
Here are the new and improved reasons to buy a home if you have been on the sidelines.
1) This easing of credit, effort to stimulate the Real Estate market along with the inference of reduced risk to a company whose priority is to make money for its shareholders is a (0 comments)
home buying: Ask yourself these questions to see if home ownership is right for you - 09/30/08 01:45 PM
remember the reasons you are buying a home.
Is it a place to live? A place to raise your family?
Are you planning on retiring?
Do you need the favorable tax advantages?
Are you looking for a hedge against inflation?
Are you looking for long-term appreciation?
A place to live and (0 comments)
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