The Happy Hunter. Send us your questions, comments, funny stories, invitations to parties, money, etc. For years, the American dream has been to own one's own home. It's to rethink the options.
Renters can tailor their stays to their specific needs and long-range planning goals.
On the other hand, home owners, when they decide to sell, must wait for a buyer. If home sales are soft, they may be in a weak negotiating position to receive the best price for their home. Rent increases for apartments have been minimum in the past few years. In today's economy, home owners are at the risk of slow home appreciation or depreciation that may reduce the value of the home below the original purchase price. Faced with the prospect of the property selling below value, home owners must also pay Realtor fees and, in some instances, closing costs.