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BLOG: Is Renting Hazardous To Your Wealth?

It's amazing how much money you pour into your landlord's pocket over time when renting a home or an apartment.

It’s amazing how much money you pour into your landlord’s pocket over time when renting a home or an apartment.

Monthly Rent

After 3 Years

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After 4 Years

After 5 Years

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After 6 Years

$800

$28,800

$38,400

$48,000

$57,600

$900

$32,400

$43,200

$54,000

$64,800

$1,000

$36,000

$48,000

$60,000

$72,000

$1,100

$39,600

$52,800

$66,000

$79,200

$1,200

$43,200

$57,600

$72,000

$86,400

$1,300

$46,800

$62,400

$78,000

$93,600

$1,400

$50,400

$67,200

$84,000

$100,800

$1,500

$54,000

$72,000

$90,000

$108,000

$1,600

$57,600

$76,800

$96,000

$115,200

 

With interest rates at historic lows, buying power is HUGE! Let’s put this into perspective:

In 1989 the average home cost was $94,000; while interest rates were at 10 percent (payment would be $825 per month). In 2011 the average home cost was $166,100; while interest rates were 4.45 percent (payment would be $837 per month). The difference in monthly payment is only $12 per month!

Call Laura Snyder at 410.375.5779 or email laurasnyderhomes@gmail.com for a free consultation.  Let’s make your money grow for you and start paying your own mortgage – not someone else’s. For more information, visit  www.listingwithlaura.com.

 

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