Assume an after-tax saving interest rate of 6 percent and a


Based on the following data, would you recommend buying or renting?

Rental Cost:

Annual rent ...........$7,380
Insurance ............$145
Security deposit ..........$650

Buying Cost:

Annual mortgage payments .....$9,800 ($9,575 in interest) 
Property Taxes ...........$1,780
Insurance/maintenance .......$1,050
Down payment/closing cost .....$4,500
Growth in equity ..........$225
Estimated annual appreciation ....$1,700 

Assume an after-tax saving interest rate of 6 percent and a tax rate of 28 percent. 

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