Renting vs. buying a home is a big decision. In recent years, a higher percentage of U.S. households were renting than at any point since 1965, according to a Pew Research Center report. However, both have key advantages and disadvantages that should be considered before making a choice.
The answer to the rent vs. buy a home debate isn’t so cut and dried. Here are five questions to ask when considering renting vs. buying:
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