In today’s economy, is it better to buy or rent?

In today’s economy, is it better to buy or rent?

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For the first time in the U.S. since the 1980s, it’s cheaper to buy a home than it is to rent. Despite bargain basement prices, home ownership is down, as people wait for the housing market to bottom out. Are you trying to decide whether to rent or buy? To share your story, call our 24-hour hotline at 855-848-5551. On Monday’s Eight Forty-Eight, housing experts Dennis Rodkin and Aaron Galvin answer your questions about what to do in today’s market.