Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 13:44
Advantages of Buying versus Renting
| Buying | Renting |
|---|
| Tax write-off | No tax write-off |
| You can upgrade your home as you see fit | Need permission to make any changes |
| Build equity in your home as value appreciates | Your money goes toward the landlords equity |
| Control of loan payment options | Rent can increase periodically |
| Pride of homeownership | You have no ownership |
Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 13:43
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 13:36
Aspiring homeowners these days have more options than ever before. With new developments being built every year, homebuyers have the option of building a customized house instead of buying an existing home. Both options have benefits and drawbacks, so buyers should consider their options carefully.
Buying and moving into an existing home is the more conventional choice and often the first option people think of when they start the home buying process. Pre-owned homes are less expensive than new homes, and buyers can look at many different houses until they find the home and neighborhood that’s right for them. Turnaround time between making an offer and moving in is also relatively quick–usually only 30 to 45 days.
Monday, June 20, 2011, 15:13
While closed sales in Clark County showed decreases in June 2011 compared to June 2010, pending sales greatly increased compared to the same month a year ago. Additionally, inventory dropped 1.1 months compared with May 2011, reaching the lowest level since June 2010.
Comparing June 2011 to June 2010 shows closed sales fell by 7.2%. Pending sales grew by 25.6%, and new listings decreased 1.8%. See residential highlights tabel below.
Month-to-month, when comparing May 2011 with June 2011, closed sales grew from 419 to 490 (17%). Pending sales dipped from 531 to 530 (-0.2%), while new listings went up from 814 to 818 (0.5%).
At the month’s rate of sales, the 3,335 active residential listings would last approximately 6.8 months.
