RENT OR BUY? Why home ownership isn’t always the best option

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — For many adults, buying a home is a rite of passage. But with the state of the housing market and uncertainty in our economy, when is it best to rent?

According to Bankrate.com, on average, a mortgage payment in the United States costs 38% more than a rent payment.

Megan Ellis and her husband decided to rent after being outbid several times on homes in the Grand Rapids market…

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