New data shows U.S. mortgage payments average 37% more than rent, with no major metro favoring buyers over renters.

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 ...

If your rent increases, you may think buying is the way to save, but interest rates and housing costs are critical factors. Staying in one place for at least five to seven years often makes ...

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 ...

There’s an age-old debate about whether owning or renting a home is cheaper. When you factor in your hierarchy of needs, it doesn’t make much sense to spend all of your money on shelter if it means ...

Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is one of the biggest financial choices many people face. While homeownership has long been considered a key step toward building wealth, renting also offers ...

Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is one of the most important financial and lifestyle choices many people will ever make. It’s a decision that goes far beyond monthly payments and square footage ...

Realtor.com found that renters across the nation are said to save about $908 per month, down from $956 in 2024, compared with homeowners. The New York metropolitan area, which is said in the report to ...

WPTV's Joel Lopez searched for the answers and explored the latest findings from a study by Realtor.com, which revealed that renting could save you nearly $1,000 more a month compared to buying a home ...

If you're deciding whether to buy or rent a home in Charlottesville in 2026, you're not alone. What used to be a simple ...