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Pros & Cons of Homeownership
Consider the Pros & Cons below to honestly assess their impact & value in your life RIGHT NOW.
Pros:
Tax
Breaks!
Possible tax savings of $9,000 in taxes on a $120,000 home
Equity
Is Savings
Your
Mortgage
is an automatic savings plan
Loving
Appreciation
Property
values usually trend upward
Cons:
The Long & Winding Road
Its a long-term investment
Itchy Feet Sufferers Should Wait
Can you commit to 5 years minimum?
Falling Market Gamble
Investments have risks. Understand them.
Foreclosure
Be certain youre stable enough to buy in the first place.
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