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Marie and Alex just paid $250,000 for a house. They made a down payment of $50,000 and assumed a 30-year $200,000 mortgage with a fixed annual interest rate of 5.50%. The house will serve as a residence for several years, but Marie and Alex also view it as an investment, as property values in the neighborhood are projected to increase at a rate of 5% per year in the near future. Property taxes on their home will be $4,236 the first year and are expected to increase 3% a year. Homeowners insurance will cost $632 the first year and is expected to increase at a rate of 2% each year. The couple plans to sell the house after eight years. Answer the following questions.
What will the couple pay in total mortgage payments over the 8 years (Mortgage payments include an Escrow Account that pays for Homeowners Insurance and Property Taxes. See questions 1, 2, 3 and 4 for amounts. )?
Total Mortgage Payment = Yearly Mortgage Loan Payment + Insurance Payment + Property Tax Payment