Renting remains more affordable than buying starter homes in 49 of 50 major metros across the country, but economists warn ...

Most personal finance experts agree it's better to own a home than rent, especially if you want to build wealth over time.

People typically have two options when they need a place to live: rent or buy. There are pros and cons to each option, and ...

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If you are debating whether to rent or buy your first home: it is cheaper to rent. In fact, it's gotten even cheaper since last year. Steep home prices, high mortgage rates and marginally declining ...

High home prices and mortgage rates make renting cheaper in most major US cities — and that's giving landlords a great deal of leverage over renters.

For many Americans, homeownership is a major goal — and a milestone of adulthood. A survey published in 2021 by the National Association of Realtors asked recent homebuyers about their top reasons for ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover residential real estate, including buying, selling and trends. Choosing to rent out a spare room in your home to make ends ...