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Which is Right for You? Buying vs. Renting
 
No one knows what the future holds for you, your family, your job or your finances. But Bankrate.com can help you understand what you're going to encounter when you embark on the sometimes-difficult journey toward the American Dream of owning a home.
When you get that urge to buy a house, the first thing to do is step back and ask whether it makes more sense to keep renting for a while. If you still want to buy, you need to figure out how much house you can afford. Here's what they have to say...
Economic differences between renting and owningIf you're looking for the best return on your money, historically you're better off investing in the stock market than buying a house. Primary homes generally don't earn the investment return of financial instruments such as mutual funds. While the stock market's long-term average rate of return is in the range of 8 percent to 10 percent, housing historically has appreciated on average in the low- to mid-single digits. Don't buy solely for investment gain.
On the other hand, Uncle Sam helps out by letting taxpayers deduct part of the mortgage interest and real estate taxes each year. Borrowers get the benefit only if they ... more

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