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.
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! On a 30 year mortgage, the best real estate taxes will add more than 50% to your monthly payment if you have a 4% mortgage, just around 50% at 5%, or a little less at 6% .