It’s been a couple of tough years for homebuyers. Interest rates have climbed, inventory has tightened and housing prices keep going up in many areas. During the past five years, home values have ...

Deciding to rent or buy is a tough decision, but there's no easy answer. The most significant financial decision most adults will make in their life is whether to buy or rent a home. When purchasing a ...

Fact checked by Betsy Petrick Key Takeaways The average cost of renting in the U.S. is $2,072 per month. The average cost of a mortgage is slightly lower, at $1,907 per month. Still, prices vary ...

Buying Home Vs Rent: Is it better to rent or own a home? This is a complex question. Should one spend big on buying a home with the help of a home loan when prices are high and capital appreciation in ...

My husband and I live in a very high cost area. I am currently unemployed in a highly competitive field, though with many ...

When her children went off to college, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox saw it as an investment opportunity. Rather than pay for a bed in a dorm room — at an average annual cost of $7,456 at private universities ...

With changing property prices and shifting lifestyles, deciding between buying and renting in 2025 requires a careful look at finances and priorities.