Rental Property Guide - Renting Vs Buying

Whether you are buying your very first home or upgrading to a newer and larger house, owning is less expensive than renting in the long run.

BUY	RENT
EQUITY BUILDUP - Homeownership increases your personal net worth and your home can appreciate to keep in pace with inflation.	100%	0%
ENVIRONMENT - You choose the neighborhood that compliments your personality and offers the services that your family requires.	Yes	where available
SAVINGS ADVANTAGE - A percentage of your mortgage payment goes toward the principal, depending on the type of loan you receive.	1% to 20%	0%
INVESTMENT - All home Improvements you make build equity In your home and enhance your way of living.	100%	0%
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - On fixed rate mortgages, your payments will remain the same, allowing you to adjust your budget. Adjustable rate mortgages vary periodically to the market rate and payments are usually Initially lower.	Payments increase with taxes & market	rents increase periodically
TAX ADVANTAGES - Your interest on home mortgage payments as well as property taxes are deductible.	90% to 95%	0%