Generally agree with your comment, but a couple of small quibbles with the numbers. The ratios and stats typically published by those in the RE industry (the Tr

Generally agree with your comment, but a couple of small quibbles with the numbers. The ratios and stats typically published by those in the RE industry (the Trulia post included) only take into account the mortgage payment itself. That is, principal and interest. Those are not generally even close to the monthly payment that a homeowner sends to the bank, which must cover insurance, taxes, etc. The difference is frequently substantial. And of course, a homeowner still has the obligation of maintenance.