> She’s grateful she bought, but her life wouldn’t be much different had she rented. This completely overlooks the reliability of owning. If Alice rented, she

> She’s grateful she bought, but her life wouldn’t be much different had she rented. This completely overlooks the reliability of owning. If Alice rented, she would always be at risk that the owner of the home she's living in would decide to stop renting it, or sell it to someone who didn't want to rent it, etc. The most important piece of owning a home to me is knowing that I cannot be forced out of my home as easily as a renter.