tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post6602982936350751432..comments2024-03-25T04:35:40.423-05:00Comments on Daddy Financials: Rent vs. Buy for UsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post-12302123727415954032007-04-07T15:14:00.000-05:002007-04-07T15:14:00.000-05:00Renting vs. owning is a question of timing in many...Renting vs. owning is a question of timing in many markets. If you're in one of the areas where <A HREF="http://www.equityscout.com/who-can-afford-that" REL="nofollow">$500k buys you a starter home</A> that needs a little work then you might be better off renting. <BR/><BR/>However, you have to get into the game eventually. Long term, it's difficult to envision a road to financial health that doesn't involve owning a home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post-52452387113021402772007-03-27T15:58:00.000-05:002007-03-27T15:58:00.000-05:00Same here, renting is not bad, at least you do not...Same here, renting is not bad, at least you do not have a bucket of debt on your shoulders. To each it's own.<BR/><BR/>Owning a house is not for everyone. If you travel a lot or constantly changing jobs it may be better to rent, but if you have a family a good career and plan not to move across the state a home is more beneficial.<BR/><BR/>When me and my husband first bought our home, The first year I must admit it was a struggle. Because unlike rent, we had extra bills, ie trash pickup, taxes, insurance, HOA fees-- unexpected.<BR/><BR/>So it always be to look before you leap.<BR/><BR/>By the way, we also have a 9 month year old girl.<BR/><BR/>Peace, my brother !L. Marie Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08742625250214975088noreply@blogger.com