That’s the narrative that real estate agents have been selling for decades. In reality, it depends on the location: in some places it makes sense to buy; in oth

That’s the narrative that real estate agents have been selling for decades. In reality, it depends on the location: in some places it makes sense to buy; in others, it turns out that the total cost of owning a home is so much higher than renting that it makes sense to rent and invest the difference. In any case, do your math for your specific situation and ignore blanket advice.