Posts with tag buy vs. rent

Warren Buffett knows best when it comes to financial matters, or does he? When it comes to understanding the housing crisis we often rely on the advice of financial experts, and wading through it all can be as hard as rowing upstream. And why not when you consider that experts like personal finance guru Suze Orman, and... Continue Reading »

You've finally sold your house and have made the decision that you don't want to go through that again. But you've owned a home for so many years now-you can't remember the rules of renting. Whose responsibility is the leaky faucet? Do you have to buy your own clear plastic recycling bags? While some answers will vary... Continue Reading »

Should you buy that first home or remain a renter? It's a classic question made much more complicated by the housing market's recent crash. How do you know if you're ready? Will you be able to afford a mortgage, and all the fees associated with securing a loan and closing? And how can you tell if the local market has... Continue Reading »