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BUY-N-SELL REAL ESTATE Serving the South Hills for More Than 40 Years Helping Sellers Sell Their Homes & Buyers Buy Their Homes for Decades. We also provide Property Management Services to Rent your Property. FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL [email protected] 412.833.5500 1725 Washington Road, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 www.buy-n-sellrealestate.com 1. BUYING: Is buying always the better option over renting? This is a debate often discussed within the real estate market and the answer depends on a variety of variables including location, financials and length of time in the home. In general, it is advised to purchase a home if you plan to spend more than two years there. Not sure how long you’ll be in your home? Find the break-even point between renting and buying to help guide your decision. 2. BUYING: Irene Richmond Opening Doors for You! www.facebook.com/myagentirene Your Black & Gold Realtor Innovative Resourceful Energetic Nurturing Encouraging 412-996-1439 375 Valleybrook Road, #102, McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-1427 38 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com Be sure you can afford more than just the mortgage. Getting preapproved for a mortgage gives the buyer a sense of how much house he or she can afford, but don’t presume this figure to be your only monthly payment. Keep in mind costs that may not be as evident, such as utility bills, taxes, homeowners association dues, mortgage insurance and money needed to furnish your home. On top of that, consider closing costs (about 3-5 percent of the cost of your home) and the potential of paying private mortgage