Housing

Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House? — Dollars and Sense
Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House? — Dollars and Sense
Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House? — Dollars and Sense
The collapse of the housing market has led to historically low interest rates on mortgages, leading many renters to wonder if now is a good time to purchase a home. If you’re mulling it over, consider this: new research says that in most areas, buying is now cheaper than renting.
Proposed Housing Rule May Mean You Won’t Be Able to Afford Your Dream Home — Dollars and Sense
Proposed Housing Rule May Mean You Won’t Be Able to Afford Your Dream Home — Dollars and Sense
Proposed Housing Rule May Mean You Won’t Be Able to Afford Your Dream Home — Dollars and Sense
If you had to put 20 percent down to buy a house, would you be able to do so? A new study from the Center for Responsible Lending at the University of North Carolina says most people wouldn’t — and it could have dramatic and negative effects on the struggling housing market.