Why I Decided to Buy Instead of Rent

Many of us grew up dreaming of owning our own house some day for a variety of reasons. Maybe somewhere along the way, a seed was planted in your mind that buying a house is part of the American Dream. Or maybe your parents owned their own house, and you simply assumed it must be the best path for you, too. Well, maybe. Maybe not. To help you make the right decision (and it’s a big one), let’s put those societal factors aside for a moment and focus on the financial aspect of buying versus renting.