In any event, when everything is said and done, here are some of major advantages of buying a home:

1. Quality of Life. Home-buying and living in your home affects quality of life. It adds to your confidence, giving you a sense of pride and satisfaction. You have a sense of emotional well-being as well as peace of mind.

2. Tax Deductibility of Mortgage Interest. The entire mortgage interest payment is tax-deductible and “net” cost of mortgage payment actually puts money in your pocket.

3. Tax Deductibility of Property Taxes. Similarly, property taxes are due and payable twice a year and may seem like a lot of waste of money. Typically, property taxes are $1.10/$1,000 of your purchase price. However, property taxes are also tax deductible and you get it back in form of tax savings.

4. Appreciation Potential. Typically and historically, nationwide property values have gone up in value at 7% per year. In California and some other states, properties have, in certain good economic times, appreciated at rate of over 20% per year. At 7% conservative rate, property doubles up in value in 10 years. So, a property worth $500,000 will be worth $1,000,000, equaling a gain of $50,000 on a yearly basis. For an average person, it is difficult to save that kind of money.

1. Hair should be washed every day

FALSE: There is no correct schedule for washing hair. Every person should shampoo according to specific needs of their hair type and texture. While some people do benefit from a daily shampoo, others benefit from a variety of shampooing schedules.

2. More lather = a more effective shampoo = cleaner hair

FALSE: Lathering agents are often added to shampoos, but more foam doesn't mean cleaner hair.

3. Hair develops immunity to same shampoo over time

FALSE: There is no scientific evidence to prove this myth.

4. Brushing your hair is better than combing it

FALSE: Actually, your hair reacts better to a comb than a brush. Brushing it will only lead to split ends and hair breakage.

5. Split ends can be repaired without trimming

FALSE: The only successful treatment for removing split ends is with a scissors. Some hair care products may temporarily merge split ends together, but this only lasts until your next shampoo. Always remember that damaged ends tend to grow slower than healthy, well-maintained, trimmed hair.

6. Coloring hair during pregnancy is harmful

FALSE (PROBABLY): Some physicians disagree, but most believe that coloring hair during pregnancy is not dangerous to baby. When in doubt always get your physician’s permission to color your hair during pregnancy. Most experts believe that key danger with hair coloring is not application of product to scalp but inhalation of strong chemical odor.

7. Virgin root hair should be treated differently

TRUE: The hair that is closest to roots reacts differently to application of new hair color and chemical treatments. Hair color applied directly to roots will process differently that color applied on hair that has already been treated.

8. Lemon juice will bleach hair blonde

FALSE: Some naturally light haired people may notice a slight lightening or brightening after prolonged sun exposure soaked in lemon juice, but most people wont not see any obvious change in their hair lightness or brightness.

9. A sunburnt scalp can lead to hair loss