Buying Vs. Renting a Home

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About this article

There are thousands of resources available on buying and renting a house, each with differing degrees of usefulness. Find helpful and relevant resources to aid you in making the decision on whether to rent or buy and, if you decide to buy, to guide you through the home-buying process.

What you´ll learn

What types of housing are available and how they fit your lifestyle needs
Pros and cons of buying and renting
What resources are available to assist with your housing decision and search process

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External resources

Consumer Handbook on Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Learn about adjustable rate mortgages with this publication by the Federal Reserve Board.

Buying Vs. Renting Learn the pros and cons of renting with the Council for Economic Education housing guide.

Rent Vs. Buy Calculator Use this Bankrate.com calculator to help you make informed housing choices.

Mortgage Calculator Estimate monthly mortgage payments with this Bankrate.com mortgage calculator.

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