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Should you rent or buy right now?

Check out this unique Chicago, IL condo $325K, 3bd/2ba/1,500 sqft
With an “iffy” economy and the recent changes in first time home buyer incentives , figuring out if you should rent or buy can be tricky. Can you afford the down payment? Or, is it cheaper to rent? Luckily, here are two awesome tools to help you make that hefty decision. First, find a home you like. Then, try the Rent vs. Buy calculator to find out how much you can save by renting or buying. Or, use the Mortgage calculator to get an idea of what your monthly payments would be. What do you have to lose?
Rent vs. Buy calculator

Mortgage calculator


If you can’t decide whether now’s the right time to rent or buy in your area, this tool’s for you. Compare the cost of owning versus renting a home to see which option may be a better fit for you.
Use our mortgage calculator to estimate total monthly payments for your future home as well as the total amount due over the life of the loan.



House of the week Want a Coke with that house?

This Hotlanta mansion definitely caught our eye with its Southern charm, especially since it was the previous pad of former Coca-Cola Company President and philanthropist Robert Woodruf. The 1930s Regency-style house boasts blood-red dining room walls that can only be characterized as flamboyant. It certainly fits the neighborhood air, the aptly-named Tuxedo Park.


How to determine your homeowner's insurance coverage sponsor

Your home may be the biggest investment you'll ever make. So if you're serious about protecting that investment, here is some important information to consider when determining the coverage amount for your home. 1. Make sure that your home is insured for at least 100% of its estimated replacement cost. 2. Understand the difference between market value and replacement cost for insurance purposes. 3. When buying a new home, be sure to obtain a replacement cost estimate. Read more about homeowner's insurance » These tips brought to you by State Farm Insurance.

Celebrity Home Sightings Get your superficial fix here.
Jay Cutler, star Quarterback for the Denver Broncos, puts his house in Parker, CO for sale
$2,000,000 4br / 7ba / 7,516 sqft

Former home of Newlyweds couple Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey in Calabasas, CA gets listed for $3.9M
$3,995,00 5br / 6.5ba / 6,483 sqft

Seattle Mariners star Ichiro Suzuki lists his luxury home with unobstructed views of Lake Sammamish
$1,750,000 5br / 4.5ba / 4,920 sqft

Advice & Opinions Ι Get insightful, fast, FREE advice on home buying & selling
Blog of the week
You want to remodel, but how? We are hearing that a lot of people (would-be clients, if you will) are reaching a mental road block caused by lack of information. They have a home project they want to take on...maybe even need to...but all they've heard is how difficult financing is obtain these days or that construction loans just aren't available… Written by Jamie , Other/Just Looking in Bellevue, WA Read more or comment »

Question of the week
Q: I want to take advantage of the $8K tax credit; can I delay the close date by a month? Asked by Gixxersixxer, Home Buyer in FS, CA A: It never hurts to ask. Contracts are a 2 way street, and as long as the request is legal, and both parties agree, you can change just about anything. Your request seems very reasonable especially since there is nobody living in the house who would be affected... Answered by Jim Cheney , Real Estate Pro in Santa Rosa, CA Read more or reply »
Real Estate Eye Candy Trulia picks
Recent trend: Granite countertops
Why not save yourself a few bucks and consider entertaining at home. Bonus: You can show off those trendy granite counters to mom.

Baltimore, MD $314,900 2br / 2ba / 1,152 sqft Calculate mortgage

Nashville, TN $369,000 3br / 3ba / 1,731 sqft Calculate mortgage

St. Charles, MO $240,000 3br / 2ba / 1,854 sqft Calculate mortgage