Consider whether renting or buying a home is the best approach to achieving your long-term financial goals. Use the text concepts, tools, and various data (housing rental costs, home sale prices, mortgage rates, etc.) available to you in your geographic area, and your current and future financial condition to analyze your rent or purchase potential. Suggested websites includeAbout.com: Apartment Living/Rental(Links to an external site.) https://www.thespruce.com/apartment-living-4127933

andTexas Apartment Association(Links to an external site.) http://www.taa.org/

. Remember to account for any future increase/decrease in costs, mortgage debt, closing costs, insurance, appreciation or loss, taxes, etc., related to your decision. Determine which would be best for you now and in the future.