Saturday, March 23, 2013

Pros and cons of Renting and Buying

Sure, renting has its advantages: convenience, flexibility and maybe lower cost. But sometimes buying a home can be the smarter option, especially if you dislike having a landlord and sharing walls with neighbors and want to build your financial net worth. Start by seeing what homes are available and get an idea of home prices in your area. Then use a Rent vs. Buy Calculator to compare the costs of renting and buying. Even if buying a home costs more, consider the benefits of tax breaks, appreciation, the chance to build wealth and the ability to borrow against the equity in your home. Plus, you'll never have to worry about annual rent increases and fees. Now that is something to think about...

Friday, March 8, 2013

Killeen Fort Hood Area

Killeen, Fort Hood Area Home Sales in January 2013

The number of single family homes sold during the month of January 2013 was 162.  That was down from the previous month of December 2012 where 185 homes where sold.  But when compared to the same time last year, it is almost the same, where 167 homes where sold in January of 2012.  For more graph and history of sales within the Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights and all of the Greater Fort Hood area visit Realtysalesdata