Finally, a real estate reality check that cuts through all the biased rhetoric to answer the conundrum on everyone's mind: Should I buy now or keep renting? The magnitude of the housing crash and constantly conflicting reporting have left prospective buyers hungry for a well-researched reference guide. Enter Rent vs. Own, the first real estate advice book not to assume buying is always best. Expert finance and real estate reporter Jane Hodges explains how the housing market works and breaks down all the pros and cons of buying and renting. With dozens of success stories and cautionary tales from real-life renters and owners all over the country, this indispensable decision-making manual gives confused consumers the tools to make the best choice for their budget, market, emotional needs, and future.
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"If you're wrestling with the decision whether to rent or own your home, Rent vs. Own is a strong recommend...and is strong when it comes to surfacing relevant stories of consumers you can relate to, and issues and questions that might not otherwise occur to you until you're knee-deep in a serious situation." -- Inman News
"Author Jane Hodges takes a truly balanced look at an emotional subject, and offers plenty of tips to keep you above water-in terms of your money and your sanity-whether you choose to own or rent." -- Mint.com
"If struggling with the big rent versus buy question, this book is for you. Even the most dedicated HGTV-addict will discover tips they've never considered before. Before you visit one more open house or write one more rent check, read this book! -Kimberly Palmer, finance columnist for US News & World Report, author of Generation Earn
"Author Jane Hodges takes a truly balanced look at an emotional subject, and offers plenty of tips to keep you above water-in terms of your money and your sanity-whether you choose to own or rent." -Mint.com
"Author Jane Hodges takes a truly balanced look at an emotional subject, and offers plenty of tips to keep you above water-in terms of your money and your sanity-whether you choose to own or rent." -- Mint.com
"If struggling with the big rent versus buy question, this book is for you. Even the most dedicated HGTV-addict will discover tips they've never considered before. Before you visit one more open house or write one more rent check, read this book! -Kimberly Palmer, finance columnist for US News & World Report, author of Generation Earn
"Author Jane Hodges takes a truly balanced look at an emotional subject, and offers plenty of tips to keep you above water-in terms of your money and your sanity-whether you choose to own or rent." -Mint.com
About the Author
Jane Hodges has written extensively on residential and investment real estate for The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC.com, AOL Real Estate, The Seattle Times, and more. After living in eight rentals, she's now a homeowner twice-over and currently lives in a 1966 raised rancher in Seattle.
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Jane Hodges is a Seattle-based writer whose work on business and personal finance has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Reuters, MSNBC.com, The Seattle Times, Money, Fortune, Success, and many other national and local media.
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By Colleen
Format:Paperback
The author offers a disclaimer in the intro that she hopes that this books leaves you with more questions than you started with - and this book does that, but in a good way! My questions were much more educated, and could be directed at a lender (will the mortgage loan include monthly assessment charges?) or a real estate agent, etc. She has definitely done her research, her book is timely and really just lays a lot of ground work for you to fill in details about your life and financial situation so that you can decide what is best for you, rather than just reading a preachy "You should own ASAP!" or "Owning isn't what it used to be - rent!" book or article. Well worth the money - this book is a good investment to determine if owning a home is a good investment for you!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By SD
Format:Paperback
Finally a book about real estate and personal finance that didn't make me feel like a failure or an idiot. It's smart, interesting, accessible and clear, and it acknowledges the psychology inherent to dealing with money. I learned a lot, I know what to do now, and I have a plan.
Don't listen to your inner child, your mother, or that realtor who drives a car with a bumper sticker that says "Now. It's the time to buy." You can do your homework and make the right decision for you.
Don't listen to your inner child, your mother, or that realtor who drives a car with a bumper sticker that says "Now. It's the time to buy." You can do your homework and make the right decision for you.
By M. Reynolds
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book on my Kindle, which was a mistake. I didn't think I would want to mark pages and follow websites as much as I did so I'm planning to buy a paperback copy. The personal examples of what other people learned are great for making it an interesting read and the Author uses straight forward language. We currently own a home, but have decided not to make it our "forever home", so we are considering whether to sell and rent while we save for a bigger down-payment or buy the next house and be prepared to shell out at a higher interest rate with Private Mortgage Insurance.
