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by JamesBarney 2951 days ago
> Between the 4.5% interest plus 1-2% property tax realized every year, you hope that your property value rises by 5.5-6.5% every year before you break even.

A house doesn't need to appreciate 6% to be a good purchasing decision. Not having to pay rent is most commonly the biggest advantage to buying a house.