Real estate blog entries tagged with buy vs rent

Blog entries tagged with "buy vs rent":

buy vs rent: Should I stay or should I go?????? - 03/20/08 08:03 PM

The staying or going pertains to Homeownership. If you're a first time home owner or you're thinking about becoming a first time home owner... this might be a scary time for you... every other news report deals with either the foreclosure rate going up... or the housing value coming down.
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buy vs rent: Should I rent or should I buy? - 03/12/08 12:52 AM

When is it actually better to rent than buy?
I don't know that there is ever a better time to rent than buy however, your credit score, your savings and other requirements to get a mortgage loan will determine if you can buy. This time last year it didn't matter, but today it … (2 comments)

buy vs rent: Why buy a house , Rent is easy - 03/03/08 03:18 AM

Renting a home has its advantages: you can move without selling a home first; you don't have to make the repairs, nor do you have to pay property taxes. But something is missing. You lack a sense of security and ownership, or maybe it's just the simple fact that the money you work … (4 comments)

buy vs rent: Why Buy When You Can Rent? - 01/31/08 01:11 PM

I confess: I'm usually one of those Realtors who question why someone would rent when they can buy a home and pay down their own mortgage instead of their landlord's. I've been a happy homeowner for 24 years and enjoy talking about all the benefits.
But as a longtime renter before I … (0 comments)

buy vs rent: Buying vs. Renting: Be Your Own Landlord - 01/08/08 11:39 PM

by guest writer Mike Wiegert
In times of very low interest rates and a significant dip in the market, purchasing a primary residence in Chico might be the opportune thing to do. The Government National Mortgage Association’s (Ginnie Mae) website has a very interesting calculator that can show a buyer … (0 comments)

buy vs rent: Interests Rates Fall - 11/28/07 02:00 AM

30-year fixed rate at 5.82%; 10-year Treasury yield at 3.83% Long-term mortgage interest rates were down Monday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield dropped to 3.83 percent.
The 30-year fixed-rate average sank to 5.82 percent, and the 15-year fixed rate fell to 5.4 percent. The 1-year adjustable held at 5.53 … (0 comments)

buy vs rent: The Time is Now cont... - 10/17/07 01:00 AM

Last week we talked about getting into your first home and depending on your age and current situation I have outlined several different ways to make this work. 1. Getting a second job: Now this method isn’t for everyone but if you have a strong work ethic and an understanding … (0 comments)

buy vs rent: The Time is Now! - 10/09/07 03:53 PM

If you are a renter wondering when you will ever be able to own a home, I have good news for you, the time is now. Between a large inventory of homes and interest rates still low, you can buy a house you could not afford for the last few years … (0 comments)

buy vs rent: Looking for Buyers - 07/05/07 05:07 PM

When is the right time to buy Real Estate:
Most people wait until a market is really hot to buy a property. After unsuccessfully bidding for a few properties buyers are willing to pay almost anything for the next property they like for fear of loosing it. Unfortunately that is the wrong … (0 comments)

buy vs rent: What Will My Home Be Worth in Two Years? - 06/03/07 05:51 PM

What Will A Home Be Worth in Two Years if I buy Today?
By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent
The Team Kucic Home Selling and Buying System
Overwhelmingly, this is the one question that I am asked by nearly all of my buyers. Since I have many first time buyers, it is a … (9 comments)

buy vs rent: Buying In St. Louis Vs. Renting In St. Louis - 05/25/07 11:23 AM

Rent vs buy? Which one is better for you. When considering buying St. Louis real estate, you need to take into account six considerations.1) How long do I plan on living in the St. Louis area?
2) How secure is my employment and/or income?
3) How's my credit?
4) What is my current tax … (1 comments)

buy vs rent: Rent vs. Buy - What Is The Smarter Choice? - 09/22/06 11:07 PM

Use these tools and related resources to help you to determine if and when you should be buying instead of renting:Can You Buy? - This mortgage calculator will produce an analysis report to help you determine loan amounts, affordability, mortgage qualification, or whether you should be renting or buying..
Rent vs. Buy … (0 comments)

buy vs rent: Some Different Reasons To Own Your Own Home - 07/21/06 06:01 PM

You've probably seen lots of financial arguments about why you should own your own home rather than rent. This includes budgeting (no rent increases) and the tax savings you'll most likely have. Now I'm going to give you some reasons you probably haven't heard.Freedom to pursue other goals in life once … (0 comments)