Quote Originally Posted by Ghosts View Post
Remember, renting isn't just throwing money away. In lots of cases it's the better option financially, since when you own your own house you will have to pay property taxes, interest on a mortgage, more for utilities (usually), condo fees (sometimes), real estate agent fees, and more. A lot of that depends on your area and situation, but make sure you take it into consideration.
Yep, in my area its mortgage + insurance + taxes, and if I can snag the house I'm looking at all that still adds up to less than my current rent.