There's still deals to be had as long as you don't live in California.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35879026)

kudos

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35879290)

You really really don't want to be an old having to pay rent

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35878898)

stick to threads about dates with big-titted women please.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35879253)

Say you get a 30 year mortgage and pay for 10 years. You could refinance when rates go down on the smaller amount.

Or, you could make extra principal payments to save on interest, then after 10 years re-amoritize for a small fee and reduce payments while maintaining the same 30 year timeline.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35879265)

renting fucking sucks, always gotta pussy foot around some other loser's rules, good sir! good sir! will you allow me to get a puppydood? no? what if I guzzle your cum like a good boy? then can I get a puppydood for my apartment?

own a home, buy a dog, don't have to eat anyone's ass to do it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35879205)

Good luck with your rent payments at market in 30 years.

Taxes, write-offs. I write off internet and "home office" as expenses.

I get my own color scheme.

I'm beating market on the value of my home, rent considerations included.

My home is worth $130K more than I paid for it on day 1 in 4 years and I've put about $6K in upkeep.

Beat that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35879331)

All the tax deduction effectively is is a lower interest rate. It's no reason to buy but it's just a benefit that makes borrowing the money less costly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35880410)

It symbolizes “status” to them.

Who cares if times are radically different?

My Mom can brag to her diabetes-laden friends that she birthed a son who was able to acquire a mortgage that will ensure he has no freedom to move!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35880447)

One of the pros is building equity and having your housing costs locked in. Also, you have more control. you can paint the walls however you want, install whatever, etc.

Renting has its 180 moments too. I didn't even pay for a fucking light bulb at my last apartment.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35885266)

STILL better than being an apartment cuck in a little glass cuckbox in the sky. I woke up and got to watch baby squirrels and rabbits playing in the yard, pet my puppyd00d, and walk down the driveway in my bathrobe to get the paper.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35887651)

Also, like someone said, it's a hobby and provides an intangible joy. I feel a sense of pride when I finish a project or improve something. I feel a sense of pride knowing I own this little piece of land (yes, I know libertarians will flap their arms and scream about taxes).

The fact that it's a forced savings is nice, too. My total mortgage + taxes + insurance is a little cheaper than what it would cost me to rent a similar house but every month a big chunk goes into equity and most of the rest is tax deductible. If I were renting it would all just be wasted.

The fact that my property value has improved by like 25% is icing on the cake.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3954394&forum_id=2#35893026)