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July 01, 2009: The big debate these days is whether home ownership is still everything it’s cracked up to be. Yes, we still get a tax deduction on the amount of interest we pay, but the building of equity is no longer a given with a home mortgage.

There are many areas around the United States with falling home prices, causing some people to be upside-down on their loans and leaving them unable to sell. On top of that, when we buy a home, we are responsible for the maintenance of our property, both interior and exterior. Many people think that once they buy a home, they will automatically build wealth, however, there are times when renting is better. Anytime we take out a loan, we also have to factor in the costs of carrying that debt even before we start to dream about fat returns in the future. This applies to any type of loan whether it is a home mortgage loan, a business loan, or even payday loans.

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