Rent vs buy/own a house
To rent or to own, that is the question. In theory, buying is always better than renting because at some point you will own your house outright whereas renters are perpetually filling the pockets of others. In reality, it can be tough to make the leap from renter to owner. That’s because there is a lot on the [...]
To rent or to own, that is the question.
In theory, buying is always better than renting because at some point you will own your house outright whereas renters are perpetually filling the pockets of others.
In reality, it can be tough to make the leap from renter to owner.
That’s because there is a lot on the line — there are several unknown factors that can and often do influence these types of decisions:
Do you have a big enough down payment? Will you qualify for a mortgage? Can you afford maintenance? For how long do you plan to hang on to the property?
The Feb. 2010 edition of Foreclosure.com’s free educational newsletter, “Investment Exchange,” is now available, which details everything you need to know about “Rent vs. Own.”
Our goal is to get you thinking about this important decision sooner rather than later. The housing market is still extremely buyer friendly right now — interest rates are still low, limited-time government incentives are still available until April 30, 2010 and chances are good that prices in your area have never been better.
On the flip side, buying a home or investment property is still one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. So you still need to consider all the pros and cons before jumping in head first.
So check out “Rent vs. Own” today so you can decide whether or not a home purchase or lease is in your best interests.
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