posted this below. know your tax exemptions: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/capital-gains-and-your...
agent fees is a big reason that I don't buy a house. unless you're in a booming market it's tough to make back that fee.
agent fees is a big reason that I don't buy a house. unless you're in a booming market it's tough to make back that fee.
The tax credits, inflation working in your favor (instead of against) alone is generally enough to cover the fee after 5 years.
https://www.nahb.org/en/research/housing-economics/special-s...
The 37% are mainly rural/midwest where the houses are under $500k.