Rent vs buy guides
Two guides to the parts of the comparison people most often leave out. Both end with their sources.
What owning costs beyond the mortgage payment
Property tax, insurance, escrow, maintenance and closing costs, and the federal timing rules for the papers you receive before closing.
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The home sale exclusion and your comparison
How much gain from selling a main home the IRS lets you exclude, the ownership and use tests, and why the calculator leaves taxes out.
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