When you rent a home you don't own it. Any tax deduction for interest paid or for improving the house goes to the owner not a renter. Yet, when you rent you don't have a loan for owning the house.
Monthly mortgage is more expensive than renting
Homeowners can make a profit on the sale of their home.
Homeowners can make a profit on the sale of their home.
Homeowners can make a profit on the sale of their home.
Homeowners can make a profit on the sale of their home.
Renting may be better for some people who can't save up enough cash for a down payment and who don't want the responsibility of owning and maintaining real property. It all depends on the needs and desires of the individual. In other cases owning is better than renting.
Yes they are, i would think so as many home owners have them, it is a long term investment but it is worth the while, owning your own home is better than renting.
There are three disadvantages of renting. The three main disadvantages are not owning the place, having a lawn lord and losing money.
Buying is a personal investment while renting involves giving money to the landlord
Upsides of renting: You can move anytime you like (aside from the lease requirements for a year or 2) You are normally not responsible for any maintenance You don't pay property taxes. Upsides of owning: You get a tax credit for interest and taxes You can modify and do what you want to your home (within reason) After you pay it off, it's yours Downsides of renting: There are payments forever Allowable modifications are normally minimal Downsides of owning: It costs a lot more up front
The pros of renting a home, is that you are not tied down to that one residence. The cons of renting a home, is that you'll never own that residence.
The Main advantage of renting opposed to purchasing a product or a property is that you don't have to deal with selling it or it's quicker to move on or pass on the property.