Why renting a home might be better for you 16 Articles

by Lee Ann Doskocil

I have come to the realization that because I am a single mother with a limited income, I must rent rather than purchase a home. However, after giving some thought to my situation, I have come to realize that renting a ho...read more

by tasloi

Buying a home conjures up dreams of security, home improvement bliss and the chance to buy furniture without worrying whether it will always "work" with the layout of your house. But home buying is not for everyone, partic...read more

by Jon Coe

Buying a home can be an exciting adventure! However, there are many things to take into consideration. When you sign on the dotted lines and your hard earned savings and loan check, disappear before your eyes, you exp...read more

by Nel Chong

For a lot of people, owning a house is not just a commitment but a dream come true! However, most dreams comes with a price and in this case, a purchase of a property is a long term financial commitment, especially for you...read more

by Ehren Wells

Anyone who rents their home has inevitably, at one time or another, fallen victim to home-buyer envy. Renters often hear things like, "You're just throwing your money away," or "You can't afford not to buy your own home."...read more

by Matthew Paulson

Renting an apartment or home can be a great way to have shelter without getting tied up in some of the major costs and commitments involved in owning a home. If you decide to rent a home, follow these ten must-do tips in o...read more

by Annie Sledge

Owning your own home is the American dream. While some dreams consist of blue skies and green pastures, not all are this way. Some are down right nightmares! There are times in life when renting is simply the most intellig...read more

by Cierna Ritts

Most people want the pride of ownership that comes with the purchase of a home. However, although homeownership offers many benefits, there are several instances when renting a home is a better choice. Buying a home is ...read more

by Bonnie Garrison

Renting a home makes perfect sense in our current real estate market. In cities such as Miami, Las Vegas, Tampa, Washington D.C. and others, housing prices are artificially high as a result of speculation and the availabil...read more

by Emily Daugherty

There is much to consider when choosing whether or not to rent a home. There are both up sides and down sides. One of the first things you should take into consideration is your financial status. What can you afford? Wh...read more

by Molly Carter

Sure, we all have the perfect picture in our mind of our dream home. Whether your house sits on a hill, is surrounded by a white picket fence, or has three gargantuan stories, a home is a status symbol of independence and...read more

by Jennifer Eblin

For many people who grow tired of the life of an apartment renter, the choice comes down to renting a house of buying a house, and for many renting is the best option. Some will say that buying is the obvious right choice,...read more

by April S.

Renting a home might be better for you, if you have a job that requires relocation, if you are unsure of a location, are and trying to find that prime spot to raise a family, or if you just have bad credit, and are unable ...read more

by Ruth Wickham

We loved having our own home, fulfilling the dream. We even had it built, chose a plan, checked on it every day to make sure the builders were keeping to the plan. Finally moving in - and the real work began. There was the...read more

by Pamela Rodriguez

This is the question that rivals all questions it seems. I know that when I get together with a large group of people and our conversation turns to finances and investing (as it almost always does, don't ask me why - mayb...read more

by Lou Farris

This is a great pensive for renting. It makes me beg the question: Are you a LANDLORD? It is true that you will write 360 mortgages checks, on a 30 year mortgage. It is also true that you will be tempted to buy all new ...read more