Based on the following data, would you recommend buying or renting? Rental Costs Annual rent $ 7,480 Insurance $ 155 Security deposit $ 700 Buying Costs Annual mortgage payments $ 10,000 ($9,625 is interest) Property taxes $ 1,820 Down payment and closing costs $ 4,700 Growth in equity $375 Insurance and maintenance $ 1, 150 Estimated annual appreciation $ 1,800 Assume an after-tax savings interest rate of 8 percent and a tax rate of 30 percent. Assume this individual has other tax deductions that exceed the standard deduction amount.

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Based on the following data, would you recommend buying or renting?
Rental Costs
Annual rent $ 7,480
Insurance $ 155
Security deposit $ 700
Buying Costs
Annual mortgage payments $ 10,000 ($9,625 is interest)
Property taxes $ 1,820
Down payment and closing costs $ 4,700
Growth in equity $375
Insurance and maintenance $ 1, 150
Estimated annual appreciation $ 1,800
Assume an after-tax savings interest rate of 8 percent and a tax rate of 30 percent. Assume this individual
has other tax deductions that exceed the standard deduction amount.
Transcribed Image Text:Based on the following data, would you recommend buying or renting? Rental Costs Annual rent $ 7,480 Insurance $ 155 Security deposit $ 700 Buying Costs Annual mortgage payments $ 10,000 ($9,625 is interest) Property taxes $ 1,820 Down payment and closing costs $ 4,700 Growth in equity $375 Insurance and maintenance $ 1, 150 Estimated annual appreciation $ 1,800 Assume an after-tax savings interest rate of 8 percent and a tax rate of 30 percent. Assume this individual has other tax deductions that exceed the standard deduction amount.
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