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title: Rent vs. Buy Pros and Cons
description: You may be thinking about buying a home, possibly your very first one. How do you know if it makes sense for you, or if you're just better off renting?
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# [Rent vs. Buy Pros and Cons](https://www.churchillmortgage.com/articles/mortgage-mashup)

 Written by [Churchill Mortgage](https://www.churchillmortgage.com/articles/author/churchill-mortgage) | August, 16, 2018

You may be thinking about buying a home, possibly your very first one. But how do you know if it makes sense for you, or if you're just better off renting? If you're being priced out of your current rental property, you probably have some big decisions to make very soon. Let's dive right in and help you figure out which option is best for you with our Mortgage Mashup!

 

If you're interested in learning more—we're here to help. It's easy to [get advice](https://www.churchillmortgage.com/get-started) from an expert in your area who will take the time to help educate you and explain the process.

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