The forces of each side pull and tug on your thoughts figuratively. What would make more sense now? Or should the question be: What makes sense for my future?

1. May 2015
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Rent vs. Buy? What to do….
The forces of each side pull and tug on your thoughts
몭guratively. What would make more sense now? Or should
the question be: What makes sense for my future?
Such a loaded question, right? You’re thinking there has to
be so many things that come into play…but then you think,
What ARE those things anyway?
Still On The Rent Or Buy Fence?
The truth is….It really depends on your circumstances,
whether they are in몭uenced by 몭nancial or personal reasons.
A majority of people don’t realize the following positive
scenarios when you buy instead of rent:
The Rent vs. Buy
Epiphany
You could spend the same amount on rent as you would on
a mortgage/maintenance every month
You could actually save more money owning at the end of
the year
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2. One of the most important factors is to know what you can
afford and understand how your debt-to-income
ratio affects affordability.
What Makes Sense Or Is It Cents?
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