Re:Renting is Throwing Money Away, Right? (2015)
by conanbatt on Monday April 23, 2018 @11:01AM
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This was particularly true in the past, but i wouldnt bet much on this effect nowadays. Inflation is the true way to get this effect, but the dollar hasnt suffered inflation in decades.
The new effect we have is asset inflation: sure you payed 3% for this house, but this house cost a lot more. When interest rates raise, mortgages are more expensive but house values go down.
It is said that its better to buy in a high interest rate period at a low value, than a low interest rate at high value: in the former, you can re-fi later.
The new effect we have is asset inflation: sure you payed 3% for this house, but this house cost a lot more. When interest rates raise, mortgages are more expensive but house values go down.
It is said that its better to buy in a high interest rate period at a low value, than a low interest rate at high value: in the former, you can re-fi later.