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To Buy Or Not To
Buy; NAR Consumer Brochure Answers The Question
WASHINGTON (July 19, 2006) – Renting can cost
more
than seven times annually than owning, according to a newly revised
consumer education brochure from the National Association of
Realtors®.
The brochure, “Why rent when you can buy?” challenges certain
assumptions about renting versus buying and helps Realtors®
evaluate
with their clients and customers whether homeownership is right for
them.by realtor.org “Housing is a good investment, and owning a home makes sense for a lot of current renters, but many would-be homeowners are reluctant to take those first steps,” said 2006 NAR President Thomas M. Stevens, senior vice president of NRT Inc., from Vienna, Va. “Given their experience with homebuyer concerns and insight into local markets, Realtors® can counsel consumers about their options and provide the information and support people need to begin their journey toward homeownership.” The Federal Reserve Board estimates that homeowners have a net worth nearly 36 times more than that of renters. Over the past 10 years, the cost of rental housing in the United States has increased an average of 3 percent per year; average rents are projected to rise 4.1 percent this year alone. With a 3 percent annual increase, a current rental payment of $1,000 per month would increase every year and amount to $137,567 after 10 years, with no wealth accumulation. In contrast, a $210,000 home purchased today with a downpayment of $10,000 and a 30-year fixed rate mortgage at 6.5 percent would cost a steady $1,100 per month and yield a net worth of $138,521 after 10 years, assuming an historic 4.5 percent annual appreciation rate. “The decision to become a homeowner involves financial and emotional considerations,” Stevens said. “Our Realtor® members help millions of people into homes every year, one family at a time.” “Why rent when you can buy?” is available in both English and Spanish. To order copies, visit www.Realtor.org/store or call 1-800-874-6500. The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. |
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LUPO'S NEWS Smelly Cat July 18, 2006 by Cat Age Companion Notice a persistent odor
coming from your kitty? It may be a sign of an underlying health
condition.
When a cat is ill, he often stops grooming himself. This can lead to infected ears, a matted appearance, bad breath, and other odors. For example, arthritis is one condition that can keep him from properly grooming himself. Obesity is another. If your kitty has an odor that is not helped by regular bathing with cat shampoo, visit your vet for a checkup.  Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul -- chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth! -Anne Tyler
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