We agree with the contractor that the damages resulting from increased interest rates are consequential damages. Increases in interest rates are not caused by delays in completion of construction contracts.
So you can multiply your current rent by 1.33 to arrive at a rough estimate of a mortgage payment. Hereâs an example: If you currently pay $1,500 per month in rent, you should be able to comfortably afford a $2,000 monthly mortgage payment after factoring in the tax benefits of homeownership.
How much can you afford per month for house payments today? The main wildcard we haven't talked about yet is the realtor's best friend, the mortgage tax deduction. That's why I included the first year interest in the tables above. Going back to the median, let's say you purchase a home with a $200,000 mortgage at 5%.f you live in an state or a town with low property taxes, you can still expect to pay $2,000 a year above and beyond your mortgage. But if you live in an expensive property tax state or town, you can expect to pay around $6,000 a year in property taxes, or $500 per month!