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The topic is almost esoteric, in a sense that they are "true believers" on both sides that always have the next argument ready why the other side can't be right
by baxtr 9y ago
The topic is almost esoteric, in a sense that they are "true believers" on both sides that always have the next argument ready why the other side can't be right. My conclusion is: the whole thing is a classic bet. If house prices develop really well, you are better off, if not you might be better off renting (assuming you are comparing same lifestyles). That's like forecasting the stock market.
- ghaff 9y agoAnd there's also a bet on mobility versus stability. Something comes up in a year or two that makes you want to move? Renting was the better choice. End up staying in the same place for a few decades and customize a lot of things to your liking? Buying was. Personally, I think this is the biggest factor compared to a lot of financial calculations that people argue over endlessly of which many of the inputs are ultimately speculative at best.