In this town, people park cars in their own driveway and the curb out front.

MIP forever in that case.If you also have credit cards and car loans you will probably be better off paying those. 

She has a job but won't be getting her license till after she's 18 and of course will still then need to buy a car. 

The condos are average %2 to %4 return here in Miami and I don't think the value will go up.For me the Pre Constructions are like a brand new car, the day you buy the day you start losing money.

If you're thinking about conventional/bank financing, they'll look at your monthly expenses to determine what you can afford (rent + car/student loan payments, credit card payments, etc.).

Car theft, house robberies, etc. happen in all neighborhoods.

AS long as credit does not FREEZE we are good.. and unemployment does not sky rocket we are good interest rates can climb a tad.. but I think people will pay that extra 100 a month for a house and maybe buy a cheaper car or put off buying that RV or boat.. 

@Carly M. what I will do is buy a detached closet - and palce it there.

My mortgage broker uses a tool that automatically provides a list of comps.  

It has a 2 car garage but only 1 garage door.