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Use this suite of tools from
SmartMoney.com
and
Realtor.com
to help with the process of relocating or buying a home.
Resource
Description
House Affordability
Determine how much money you may borrow to purchase a house
Mortgage Calculator
Calculate a monthly mortgage payment and the effects of prepaying your mortgage
Points vs. No Points
Weigh the impact of paying points vs. a higher interest rate
Rent or Buy?
Compare the cost of buying a house vs. paying rent.
Fixed Rate or ARM?
Determine the financial effects of an adjustable-rate vs. a fixed-rate mortgage
Neighborhood Data
Review demographic information by ZIP Code, city or county
The School Report
Find critical stats on districts in your desired location
The Relocation Wizard
Create a custom timeline to help you cope with all the details of relocating
The Relocation Crime Lab
Compare crime statistics in different cities nationwide
The Moving Calculator
Get a ballpark estimate of what it will cost to ship your household goods
The Salary Calculator
Compare the cost of living in hundreds of U.S. and international cities
The Mortgage Qualifier
Figure out how large a house you would qualify to purchase at today's mortgage rates
The Rent vs. Buy Calculator
Determine if it makes financial sense to buy a home or rent
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