Ironically, the first time most people actually have to weigh whether to rent or buy is long after they've already started ...

Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is an important choice and understanding the advantages and challenges of each option ...

The Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) announced the first interest rate cut in September that it’s made in years, as inflation has finally begun to cool. This could sound like exciting news to ...

It’s good to hold on to your dreams, but for now, it may be time to pivot from the one about the house: Homeowners spend an average 37% more overall than renting. He often gets pushback on his ...

As someone who invests in property and property technology (proptech), I often get asked about whether someone should rent or buy a house. Perhaps the most important thing I can say about this ...

The rent versus buy decision in early 2026 looks very different from the one households faced just a few years ago. After a ...

A Reddit user asked whether he should buy a house or rent one when he moves as a retiree. After he decides he wants to stay, he can calculate whether renting or buying is cheaper and let that be his ...

Housing costs keep climbing across the country, and families everywhere are asking the same question. Should I rent or buy? Mortgage rates are hovering above 6%, home prices remain steep in many ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated the typical monthly mortgage payment in the San Francisco metro statistical area. It’s $8,486. If you live in the big city, ...

John Santa Orta found a build-to-rent townhouse after selling his home. He said that the cost of owning a home kept increasing and wasn't worth it for him anymore. Renting offers him stability that ...

Add a small number of millionaires to the ever-growing list of Americans who have delayed – or disregarded– homeownership. A Wall Street Journal report released Monday highlighted the surprising ...

For decades, the American Dream came with a very specific set of instructions: Go to school, get a job, and buy a house as ...