The Property Emporium's National Relocation Service

                                         The Buyers Guide To Real Estate                                                               Planning                      

By Robert A Reynolds

                  What are the advantages of buying a home?                                                       

To give you a brief explanation, the interest you pay on you mortgage loan is tax deductible as are the property taxes you pay. Since at the early stages of ownership most of your payment is applied to interest, your tax refund will be much larger. Also, as your home increases in value and your loan value decreases you build up equity. If you are renting, you get no tax deductions your landlord does.

• I think I want to buy a home-how do I start?

• How do I determine how much I can afford?

• How do I know how much monthly payment I can afford?

• How much down payment do I need?

• What sources can I use for my down payment?

• What formulas do most lenders use to determine what monthly payment they will approve?

• How do I go about choosing an area and and a specific home?

• How do I choose a neighborhood?

• Should I look at existing homes or new construction?

• I'll only be in the area six months-should I buy or rent?

• How long do I need to be in the area to make buying a good decision?

• Is it really a good idea to buy instead of rent?

• When is the best time of the year to buy?

• How do the up front costs of buying and renting compare?

• What are the advantages of buying a home?

• How much appreciation can I expect?

• What does Homeowners insurance cover? 

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