09/01/2023
MORTGAGE MYTHS BUSTED
Is RENTING cheaper than BUYING?
Depending on the housing market, renting may be cheaper than buying in the short term. However, it isn't necessarily the best financial decision in the long run.
When you own your home, your monthly mortgage payments may have the potential to build equity, which you may access through various avenues to assist with current and future finances. When you decide to move, you may profit from potential proceeds from the sale of your home. When you rent, your money goes to your landlord and you don't see any return on your investment.
In addition, while rents can rise significantly from year to year, if you have a fixed-rate mortgage, your monthly principal and interest payment* will stay the same. Owing a home may also provide tax deductions for mortgage interest paid, please consult with your tax advisor.
If you're on the fence about buying, let's connect! And, of course, you're under no obligation to find out where you stand financially.
Brian Mitchell
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(910) 617-2147
*Monthly mortgage payments could still increase due to increase in property taxes, insurance, etc. expenses. Integrity Home Mortgage Corporation (IHMC) and its loan officers are not tax experts or financial advisors, please consult a tax professional and/or a financial advisor regarding the deductibility of interest and charges and to devise a strategy that works best for your situation.