PRICE-TO-RENT RATIO
A mathematical calculation utilized in the Trulia Rent Vs. Buy Index that compares the totals costs of homeownership with the total cost of renting a similar property. The total costs of homeownership considered by the ratio include:
- Mortgage principal and interest
- Property taxes
- Insurance
- Closing costs
- HOA dues where appropriate
- Mortgage insurance where appropriate
Tax advantages for owning (such as the mortgage interest deduction) and the total costs of renting, including the actual rent and renter's insurance, are also considered in the total cost of renting.
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| 04:00 | Fixed Asset Investment | Feb | |
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| 04:00 | Retail Sales | Feb | |
| 04:00 | Unemployment Rate | Feb | |
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| 14:15 | Housing Starts | Feb | |
| 14:30 | Consumer Price Index | Feb | |
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