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Homes: Buying vs. Renting
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 31, 2011
Plenty of calculators around the Web are supposed to help you decide whether to rent or buy. There’s only one problem: They probably won’t help much.
15 Cities Where It’s Cheaper to Buy a Home Than Rent
Jonathan Jones on February 7, 2024
Here’s where homebuyers can still find reasonable prices despite elevated interest rates and home prices.
9 Reasons Renting Is Better Than Buying a Home
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 5, 2024
Owning a home has its benefits. But there are compelling reasons — cost, for one — why renting may be smarter.
Renting an Apartment Overseas: What to Know
Kathleen Peddicord on August 7, 2023
This is essential knowledge before renting abroad to ensure you find the best deal.
18 Cheap and Easy DIY Home Improvement Projects
Teresa Mears on July 28, 2023
Refresh your living space in no time at all with these simple, affordable DIY hacks.
4 Big Cities Where Buying a Home Is Still Cheaper Than Renting
Chris Kissell on May 22, 2023
Is these cities, it may be cheaper to buy your dream house than to rent one.
What to Buy: Condo vs. House
Point2 Editors on January 9, 2023
Buying a home might mean dealing with a lousy HOA, but buying a condo could mean dealing with a lousy neighbor.
9 Do’s and Don’ts When Buying Land for a Home
Cristina Oprean on April 6, 2022
Why buy a house when you can build your own? Easy to say, hard to do — but here’s some help.
How You Can Capitalize on Home Equity for Retirement
Patrick Villanova on October 5, 2021
There are several ways to make good use of your home’s value as you head into this chapter of your life.
The 10 Best States for Homeowners
Patrick Villanova on September 29, 2021
Based on home values, property taxes, closing costs and several other metrics, these are the best places to be a homeowner right now.
The 10 Best Cities for Buying and Renting a Home
Ben Geier on August 20, 2021
A close look at the price-to-rent ratio in the 50 largest U.S. cities identifies where it makes sense to rent — and where you should buy instead.
3 Strategies for Homebuyers to Reduce Expenses and Build Wealth
Jen Smith on December 8, 2020
With some creative thinking and flexibility, housing could go from a big expense to a monthly moneymaker.
How Much It Costs to Rent a 1-Bedroom Home in the 49 Biggest U.S. Cities
Gael F. Cooper on October 18, 2019
Renting has its pros and cons, but some cities are a lot more expensive for apartment dwellers than other areas.
How Much Is a Starter Home in Your State These Days?
Gael F. Cooper on August 23, 2019
Can you afford a starter home? That depends a lot on where you buy.
15 U.S. Cities With High Hidden Homeownership Costs
Chris Kissell on August 6, 2019
In some cities, these often overlooked homeowner expenses total more than $1,000 a month.
10 States Where Homeownership Pays Off the Best
Miranda Marquit on July 31, 2019
These states offer good value for homeowners. Decent prices, strong price appreciation and outdoor recreation often beckon beyond the major metros.
10 Steps to Finding Your Dream Home
Marilyn Lewis on May 29, 2019
For most of us, buying a home is the biggest purchase of our lives. Here’s how to approach it with sense and confidence.
Trying to Build Wealth? Buying a Home Might Be a Mistake
Krystal Steinmetz on June 15, 2017
Should you buy or rent your next home? The answer might surprise you.
Are Retirees Better Off Renting a Home?
Karla Bowsher on April 22, 2016
To buy or to rent? It’s a question many people ask at least once in their lives, but the answer can be more complicated for retirees.
5 Home-Buying Cliches You Should Not Believe
Guest Blogger on May 11, 2015
“Home values always rise” and other misconceptions that can lead you to make expensive mistakes in purchasing real estate.
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