Statistics & Studies on the Buy vs. Rent Decision

Is it better to buy or rent?, (New York Times, Sept. 2005).

The buy vs. rent decision, (Yahoo Finance, 2005).

Buying vs. renting calculator, (GinnieMae.gov).

Homeownership rates by state, (U.S. Census Bureau, Feb. 2005).

The importance of housing to the accumulation of household net wealth, (Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies, Nov. 2003).

 

Consumer Information, Tips & Resources

2005 Fannie Mae 2006 loan limits, (FannieMae.com, Nov. 2005).

President Bush signs American Dream Downpayment Act, (REALTOR.com, Dec. 2003).

To rent or buy - which is right for you, (Better Business Bureau, Apr. 2003).

How mortgages work: buying vs. renting, (BankRate.com, Mar. 2003).

Your route to homeownership, (Freddie Mac, 2003).

Need cash? Downpayment assistance available more than ever, (Realty Times, Oct. 2002).

Need cash? First time buyers: don't overlook a home's potential when house hunting, (Realty Times, Sept. 2002).

Buying versus renting, (Ginnie Mae).

Common questions from first-time homebuyers, (HUD).

 

Financing Resources

Veterans Administration home loan program, (Veterans Administration).

Affordable housing at Freddie Mac, (Freddie Mac).

CICA programs for affordable housing, (Federal Housing Finance Board).

Housing Assistance Council, (Ruralhome.org).

FICO, (Myfico.com).

Financing an energy-efficient home, (U.S. Department of Energy).