Although there are some bargains to be had, buying is still unaffordable for many. House prices have outpaced incomes and ...

According to the brokerage firm Redfin, Americans now need to earn over $76,000 to afford typical rental costs in the U.S.

How Lawrence Sprung, CFP, Founder and Wealth Advisor of Mitlin Financial, Inc. is having conversations with the families they ...

Want to pay rent in two installments instead of one? The fine print can make “0% interest” costlier than it sounds.

The rent versus buy decision in early 2026 looks very different from the one households faced just a few years ago. After a historic run-up in prices and mortgage rates, the market is shifting into ...

Renters can split monthly rent payments using BNPL-style services, but fees and finance charges can add up and may cost more than using a credit card.

Renting is cheaper than buying a home, according to senior housing economists. “Rent continues to fall in many of the major metros across the United States for a variety of reasons,” explains Joel ...

Housing costs keep climbing across the country, and families everywhere are asking the same question. Should I rent or buy? Mortgage rates are hovering above 6%, home prices remain steep in many ...

Buy now, pay later’ is a form of debt — but it doesn’t feel like it. Now consumers are playing with fire (and their housing security) by using it for recurring expenses.

Denver-based relocation & real estate firm RealGroup offers a Rent First, Buy When You’re Ready program helping ...

Why so few home sales in Los Angeles and Orange counties? Well, local renters enjoy the nation’s fourth-largest savings between what landlords charge and the cost of financing a house purchase. My ...