Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to use the Rent vs. Buy Calculator The renting-vs.-buying Your result assumes you’ll deduct on your taxes the costs for mortgage interest, PMI and property tax, and that your marginal income tax is 25%. In high-priced real estate markets like San Francisco, renting could be the only affordable option.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to use the mortgage calculator Under “Home price,” enter the price (if you’re buying) or the current value (if you’re refinancing). Property taxes: The annual tax assessed by a government authority on your home and land. When the taxes are due, the loan servicer pays them.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

How different terms, like a 30-year versus a 15-year, compare in monthly payments and interest paid over the life of the loan. How to use our mortgage amortization calculator To get the most out of the mortgage amortization calculator, you can personalize it with your own numbers. Fill in the data fields to the right of the graph.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The housing market remains competitive, with high borrowing costs, expensive housing prices and low inventory. Iowa’s median home price is $239,400, per Redfin data — well below the nationwide median home price of $388,800. Homeowners insurance in Iowa is also below the national average. 3 spot for affordability.

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