Friday Link Love: Home Ownership Edition

This week has flown by with my husband and I trying to get through my “honey do” list. He spent all four of his days off this week digging, fencing, tilling and planting our garden. It would be an understatement to say this is NOT how he would have liked to spend his days off, but he knew how important it was to me to get that garden going before the baby comes. I have a great husband! I’ve been busy batch cooking and cleaning (aka “nesting”), trying to get the house in order.

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I haven’t been able to keep up on my reading this week, but a couple great articles on Home Ownership (a favorite topic of mine) from around the PF blogoshpere caught my eye.

Elle @ Couple Money breaks down their cost to buy vs rent.

Neal @ Wealth Pilgrim shows us how to reduce closing costs in escrow.

Craig @ Free From Broke is buying a house!

The Money Mavens offered their perspectives on whether or not you should Pay Off Your Mortgage Early, Invest, or Save. Check them out, all offer valid and interesting points.

Len Penzo dot Com – 12 Good Reason Why You Should (and Should Not) Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Money Help for Christians – Pay Off Mortage Sooner, Invest or Save – The Math Analysis

Wealth Pilgrim – Should You Put Extra Money Toward Your Mortgage or Invest?

Enemy of Debt – Should You Grow Your Nest Egg or Pay Off Your Mortgage?

Joe Taxpayer – Pay the Mortgage Early or Save?

Green Panda Treehouse – Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest Your Money?

Have a great weekend and a wonderful Mother’s Day!