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Will Buying Points Save You Money?

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Term
Number of years for this mortgage. Most common terms are 15 years and 30 years.

Mortgage amount
Total balance for your mortgage.

Interest rate
Annual interest rate for this mortgage without purchasing any discount points.

Years in home
The number of years you expect to live in this home or the number of years before you refinance your mortgage.

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Monthly principal and interest (PI) for this mortgage.

Points rate
Annual interest rate for this mortgage with discount points.

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The number of discount points you need to receive the lower rate. Each point costs 1% of your mortgage amount.

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Real Estate Tips
First Time Buyers >The Real Bottom Line

An important part of buying a house is sitting down with your real estate agent or a mortgage lender to get a clear idea of how much you can afford. They will add up all of your monthly expenses, the mortgage payment, insurance, real estate taxes, homeowners or condo association fees--and the grand total can throw you into shock!

The important thing to remember is that the grand total isn't really the bottom line. When you add your tax savings to the equation, you may be pleasantly surprised. During the early years of your loan, almost all of the mortgage can be deducted from your state and federal income tax. The same is true of your real estate taxes. If you use part of your house as a home office, you may be able to qualify for additional tax savings. In some areas, homes with ground floor apartments are popular for offsetting part of the mortgage and offering even more tax savings.

When you make calculations about the monthly costs that include the tax savings, you may find that owning your own home is less expensive than renting a house or apartment of comparable size.

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1208 E. Kennedy Blvd #232
Tampa, FL 33602
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Cary Hicks and his team are one of Tampa's top Real Estate Teams. We have extensive skills and experience working with buyers and sellers, including assisting numerous Local and National companies on their Relocations. My goal is to create a "CUSTOMER FOR LIFE" through excellent service, honesty, expertise and the personal service you deserve. SELLING TAMPA EVERY DAY!!!!

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