A mortgage is a big commitment. One that many people will carry for most of their lives. Home ownership is very rewarding for people who can handle the burden of it. I bought a house about a year and a half ago, because it just made sense to me. True I would be paying for insurance and property taxes, but you can still come out ahead.
I ended up owning a bigger house than my rental for $175 a month less than I was paying to rent. That's after mortgage, taxes, and insurance were figured in as well!
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