Should I buy or rent?

Real EstateWarren TeamPublished April 25, 2026

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Rent if you'll move in less than 5 years, value flexibility, or are in a market with very high price-to-rent ratios. Buy for long-term stability if you can comfortably afford it and plan to stay long enough to amortize transaction costs.

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