Buying a home is always better than renting.

False. Renting is not akin to flushing your money down the toilet. You’re paying for something valuable that you need: a roof over your head. Besides, buying a home doesn’t make sense for everyone. You have to be prepared to make a long-term commitment. Plus, you have to make sure you can afford not only the mortgage payment, but all the extra costs that come with a place of your own.

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So, what are those extra costs? Not just taxes and insurance — what about maintenance/replacement of paint, roof, windows, AC-Heating, Plumbing, Electrical, appliances. http://MoneyAwarenessProgram.com