https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:43:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314379 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:49:00 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 314379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sloaneandpuffy: Oh no! Sorry to hear! Our good friends are restaurant owners and were telling us about waiters that don't show up and then sue them for not being paid! Craziness! Sometimes this country just dumbfounds me...sorry you're going through this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314363 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:46:43 +0000 googly-eyes 314363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Didn't vote because I have never owned (yet.) We want to own but I do have some reservations about it because like you, I appreciate the flexibility allowed by renting! Also there are so many things to worry about with owning..when you rent, you just tell your landlord when something goes wrong! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314353 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:45:11 +0000 mamimami 314353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Baby Boy Mom: yes, living in Mex I'm sure you'll understand how screwed up it is that a guy who used to work for our condoadministration company (outsourced, in other words), is now able to sue us (and probably win if we don't settle) for wages he claims HIS company didn't pay him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314297 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:29:13 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 314297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At one point I would like to own, but that seems very far off. I would just like to be able to really personalize our home (like adding a wall) which I can't do in a rental. I think we're going to be moving several more times in the next few years so we'll be renting. </p> <p>@sloaneandpuffy: sued? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314274 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:22:40 +0000 mamimami 314274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We own and it's a good feeling, and good tax write-off. But, now that our building is being SUED I have to say I wish we were renting :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314270 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:21:45 +0000 Springtime 314270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we just bought a house in march, and we love being homeowners! we didnt like the idea that we were not investing when we were renting. and besides our mortgage is the same as our rent was and we have nicer bigger house! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314261 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:19:20 +0000 pinkcupcake 314261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd prefer to own, especially where we are living right now. Makes no sense to rent here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314117 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:44:59 +0000 heffalump 314117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Own. We actually own two places right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314113 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:44:04 +0000 rachiecakes 314113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another city dweller that won't give it up right now. We owned a house, moved away to live there and hated it, moved back to the city and sold the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314109 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:43:15 +0000 Rubies 314109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Based on where I live, I would rather own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314106 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:42:50 +0000 hilsy85 314106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really have no preference...in NYC buying is often prohibitively expensive, so we are renting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314100 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:41:45 +0000 spaniellove 314100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We tried selling our condo and renting because it was cheaper at the time...OMG it was a nightmare! It is really hard going back to not having control over things, especially in a building. It was so bad that we lived in two rentals, and then ended up buying again less than a year after we sold! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314071 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:35:22 +0000 mrsjyw 314071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Own. In MI, it doesn't make sense for rent.... if I was single and living in the city -- def rent and have the mobility/flexibility! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314069 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:34:47 +0000 daniellemybelle 314069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Own. Rent is way more than we'd pay for a mortgage, and I feel like we are flushing our money down the toilet. There are conveniences to it, but I also hate working with our landlord, and I don't feel like it is totally OUR house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314058 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:32:55 +0000 pastemoo 314058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never owned but it seems so nice! I've never been able to paint the walls or put up nice permanent things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314027 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:26:40 +0000 oliviaoblivia 314027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like tearing down walls too much to rent. We're renting now and it's driving me nuts. We've been house hunting for over a year and I find it so frustrating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314026 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:26:32 +0000 Foodnerd81 314026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For right now, I prefer to rent. We live in the city and don't want to move just yet, but within a few years we will want to have a big backyard and more space than we could have in the city. At that point, we will probably (hopefully) buy a house, but for now, renting is a much better option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314012 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:23:04 +0000 MsMini 314012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love owning our house. Granted we are in a new home, so other than a little finishing work we aren't sinking money into repairs or anything like that, just basic maintenance. I love building equity, and putting money towards ourselves, rather than handing it to someone else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314005 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:22:08 +0000 jennylynn 314005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Right now I'd rather be renting since we are wanting to sell our house and move, but the market around here is crap right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-314001 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:20:41 +0000 Mrs. Pen 314001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We rent but would rather own. At this time in our lives renting is what works for us as we don't know what our future holds, where we want to live permanently etc. </p> <p>But I like the comfort of knowing we own a home and can do whatever we want with it. </p> <p>I think what I would actually prefer is that we could afford double what we pay so that we could get a nicer place then I might not mind. Your new place sounds sooo fabulous I would love to rent something like that ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-313999 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:20:03 +0000 prettylizy 313999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer to own, might as well get some equity from all that money I'm spending. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-rent-or-own#post-313976 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:12:54 +0000 chopsuey 313976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I would rather RENT. </p> <p>We currently own our condo, but we're putting it up for rent, and renting our new place! </p> <p>We like the flexibility renting allows. We want to be able to pick up and leave whenever we want! </p>