Home Renting vs. Home Owning
Amid rising foreclosures and a tough housing market, renting is getting more positive attention. According to a survey by Harris Interactive, 65 percent of homeowners surveyed said they look more favorably upon renting than owning, given the current state of the residential real estate market.
Among the advantages of renting, homeowners cited no susceptibility to foreclosure (25 percent), minimal impact from the erratic real estate market (23 percent) and no effect from fluctuating interest rates (23 percent). Only 54 percent said they would concern about the inability to build equity. The survey also found that home owners who have lost their homes to foreclosure are finding it difficult to qualify as credit-worthy renters.
Property Management Blog is your expert insight into property … – Renting has its benefits, however, and some people actually prefer renting to owning for the ease and flexibility of it. There is quite a bit less financial obligation in regards to renting, as the person living in the home is not …
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