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Re:Austin's Surge of New Housing Construction Drove Down Rents by Ekaros on Thursday March 19, 2026 @05:35AM (#47436855)
I fundamentally agree on statement that rents are more expensive than mortgages. As capital is involved and landlords want premium on capital.

Still, things can go either way. And well renting is lot more flexible and less risky. So there is really nothing wrong with that option existing. And many times it is the better pick of the two.

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Re:Austin's Surge of New Housing Construction Drove Down Rents by triceratops on Thursday March 19, 2026 @09:42AM (#47439296)
> And well renting is lot more flexible and less risky

Sure if you don't count the cost of risk for the tenant (of needing to move due to job loss, unexpected maintenance bills) then renting is more expensive.

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