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 ...

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This calculator was updated in July 2025 to reflect current tax law. The choice between buying a home and renting one is among the biggest financial decisions that many adults make. But the costs of ...

To buy a home or to rent? That is the question for many Americans. For now, buying a home is cheaper in most parts of the country if someone can afford a down payment of 20% that often surpasses ...

John Santa Orta sold his home and moved into a build-to-rent townhouse. He feels like he owns a house, but without much of ...

(NEXSTAR) – The cost of renting has skyrocketed nationally in recent years, but could it actually be more affordable to buy a home in 2023? When it comes to major U.S. metros, there are only four ...

Which states have the cheapest rents and mortgage payments? We looked at the latest Census data to find out where the most and least affordable places to buy or rent are. See what housing costs look ...

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