What are three faMarquet is relocating to an area where she will be attending college. She finds a townhome with an option to rent or buy. The conditions of each are shown below.
Rent: Move-in cost of $1,350 and monthly payment of $795.
Buy: Move-in cost of $8,235 and monthly payments of $750.
Marquet plans to stay in the area for the 5 years it will take her to get a graduate degree, so she decides to buy. Choose the best evaluation of Marquet’s decision.
a.
Since the costs would be the same over the 5 year period, she will have made a good decision if the property value does not decrease.
b.
She made a fairly good decision. Buying the townhome will be cheaper over the 5 year period as long as she doesn’t have major repairs to make.
c.
She made a poor decision if the property value does not increase. Renting the townhome would be cheaper over the 5 year period.
d.
There is not enough information given to determine which option is best.
Please select the best answer from the choices providedctors to consider when deciding if you are ready for home ownership?