Steveandjoan

You may want to consider renting, in this market poor credit is worse than no credit. Its hard to get a loan with good credit and a bunch of cash. At any rate, good luck and try to find an owner who will hold the paper. - Fri May 29 2009, 15:46

You may want to consider renting, in this market poor credit is worse than no credit. Its hard to get a loan with good credit and a bunch of cash. At any rate, good luck and try to find an owner who will hold the paper. - Fri May 29 2009, 15:46

You may want to consider renting, in this market poor credit is worse than no credit. Its hard to get a loan with good credit and a bunch of cash. At any rate, good luck and try to find an owner who will hold the paper. - Fri May 29 2009, 15:45

Again, good compared to Miami ? Why is Sleepy Town have TWICE the violent crime as Florida as a whole? I love Ocala and just can't see it being a 'CrimeWaveCapital' of Florida. Twice the State average is twice the State average. The wonderment is WHY? - Sun Jan 25 2009, 07:09

I know the rates (thanks Trulia) - what I want to know is WHY ??? - Sat Jan 24 2009, 14:45

Your question takes thought and each senerio must be evaluated. Rent is a simple transaction - buying and ownership are something else again. Be sure to factor in carry costs (interest and all the closing costs), insurances such as flood and windstorm, and real estate taxes which are due every year. Plus, there is always the risk that the bottom of the market has yet to settle out. Also, when you get that transfer the costs go on until you sell and bu the way, most real estate agents still haven't reached the point where they will sell you home as a public service, they still will want to get paid. Is four years or so enough time to recoup the costs of both buying AND selling? Maybe, be just be sure and do your homework. - Sun Aug 24 2008, 08:10