Criminals gonna crime.
The most brazenly corrupt administration ever.
They are not governing. They are looting - the Treasury, the American people - while most are struggling to just get by, pay rent, buy gas, pay for groceries.
It's Us vs. the Epstein Class, and it has reached Critical Mass.
The most brazenly corrupt administration ever.
They are not governing. They are looting - the Treasury, the American people - while most are struggling to just get by, pay rent, buy gas, pay for groceries.
It's Us vs. the Epstein Class, and it has reached Critical Mass.
April 23, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Criminals gonna crime.
The most brazenly corrupt administration ever.
They are not governing. They are looting - the Treasury, the American people - while most are struggling to just get by, pay rent, buy gas, pay for groceries.
It's Us vs. the Epstein Class, and it has reached Critical Mass.
The most brazenly corrupt administration ever.
They are not governing. They are looting - the Treasury, the American people - while most are struggling to just get by, pay rent, buy gas, pay for groceries.
It's Us vs. the Epstein Class, and it has reached Critical Mass.
As mortgage rates and home prices have risen, the rent vs. buy calculation has changed. If you're renting when you'd planned to buy, tell us your story.
Did you plan to buy a home -- but found renting is cheaper? We want to hear from you
As mortgage rates and home prices have risen, the rent vs. buy calculation has changed. If you're renting when you'd planned to buy, tell us your story.
www.npr.org
January 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
As mortgage rates and home prices have risen, the rent vs. buy calculation has changed. If you're renting when you'd planned to buy, tell us your story.
Homeownership is not for the weak. Whoever said to keep in mind rent is the most you’ll pay and mortgage (plus insurance and taxes) is the least you’ll pay when deciding to rent vs. buy is absolutely correct.
May 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Homeownership is not for the weak. Whoever said to keep in mind rent is the most you’ll pay and mortgage (plus insurance and taxes) is the least you’ll pay when deciding to rent vs. buy is absolutely correct.
I’ll say again: you can buy a house, you can’t buy a neighbourhood. You don’t get to decide who your neighbours are, you should have no say on what their house looks like, how many units it has, or if they rent vs. own. If this is important to you, there are vast plots of land in the bush for you.
June 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I’ll say again: you can buy a house, you can’t buy a neighbourhood. You don’t get to decide who your neighbours are, you should have no say on what their house looks like, how many units it has, or if they rent vs. own. If this is important to you, there are vast plots of land in the bush for you.
“Investment firms” don’t buy housing to leave empty though, they buy it to rent out. And more rental supply means lower rents.
We need to stop thinking about housing solely for buyers. Renters matter too.
We need to stop thinking about housing solely for buyers. Renters matter too.
March 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“Investment firms” don’t buy housing to leave empty though, they buy it to rent out. And more rental supply means lower rents.
We need to stop thinking about housing solely for buyers. Renters matter too.
We need to stop thinking about housing solely for buyers. Renters matter too.
Those of you who follow me know how much I admire Jay and his writing. Here’s another great article on why you should consider buying vs renting if you are able to do so.
Have a wonderful weekend my dear friends! 🙏💕😊
www.jvmlending.com/blog/buy-vs-...
Have a wonderful weekend my dear friends! 🙏💕😊
www.jvmlending.com/blog/buy-vs-...
Buy vs. Rent: This ONE HUGE REASON Makes All Other Reasons Almost Irrelevant - JVM Lending
Rising federal debt and likely inflation make homeownership a powerful long-term wealth and inflation hedge compared to renting
www.jvmlending.com
September 27, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Those of you who follow me know how much I admire Jay and his writing. Here’s another great article on why you should consider buying vs renting if you are able to do so.
Have a wonderful weekend my dear friends! 🙏💕😊
www.jvmlending.com/blog/buy-vs-...
Have a wonderful weekend my dear friends! 🙏💕😊
www.jvmlending.com/blog/buy-vs-...
Rent vs buy, subscription edition.
Monthly's the rental — flexible.
Annual's the mortgage that actually ends — ~$24/mo, $150 off till Sep 29.
Honest comparison inside.
18+
Monthly's the rental — flexible.
Annual's the mortgage that actually ends — ~$24/mo, $150 off till Sep 29.
Honest comparison inside.
18+
Caribbeancom: Annual vs Monthly — which is cheaper? (18+)
Watch regularly? Annual wins per month. Now $150 off: $440 to $290 (~$24/mo), until Sep 29. 18+ only.
uncensoredjavguide.com
September 25, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Rent vs buy, subscription edition.
Monthly's the rental — flexible.
Annual's the mortgage that actually ends — ~$24/mo, $150 off till Sep 29.
Honest comparison inside.
18+
Monthly's the rental — flexible.
Annual's the mortgage that actually ends — ~$24/mo, $150 off till Sep 29.
Honest comparison inside.
18+
The Netherlands banned investor ownership of housing in 2022.
It did not reduce home prices.
New homeowners had higher incomes, were more often Dutch-born, moved shorter distances, and stayed longer than the renters whom they replaces.
I do not think this was an equitable outcome.
It did not reduce home prices.
New homeowners had higher incomes, were more often Dutch-born, moved shorter distances, and stayed longer than the renters whom they replaces.
I do not think this was an equitable outcome.
February 24, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The Netherlands banned investor ownership of housing in 2022.
It did not reduce home prices.
New homeowners had higher incomes, were more often Dutch-born, moved shorter distances, and stayed longer than the renters whom they replaces.
I do not think this was an equitable outcome.
It did not reduce home prices.
New homeowners had higher incomes, were more often Dutch-born, moved shorter distances, and stayed longer than the renters whom they replaces.
I do not think this was an equitable outcome.
Buy vs rent: Mortgage payment to rent ratio has fallen.Ratio of mortgage payments to rent has declined to 2022 levels. Nationally, the ratio is close to 1, making rent as expensive as mortgage. Regionally, it is still cheaper to rent for
82 out of 97 major cities in the US.
Source: bofa
82 out of 97 major cities in the US.
Source: bofa
December 27, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Buy vs rent: Mortgage payment to rent ratio has fallen.Ratio of mortgage payments to rent has declined to 2022 levels. Nationally, the ratio is close to 1, making rent as expensive as mortgage. Regionally, it is still cheaper to rent for
82 out of 97 major cities in the US.
Source: bofa
82 out of 97 major cities in the US.
Source: bofa
Rent the movie or buy the boxset?
Occasional, go monthly; binger, go annual at ~$24/mo ($150 off, ends Sep 29).
Honest, spoiler-free comparison.
18+
Occasional, go monthly; binger, go annual at ~$24/mo ($150 off, ends Sep 29).
Honest, spoiler-free comparison.
18+
Caribbeancom: Annual vs Monthly — which is cheaper? (18+)
Watch regularly? Annual wins per month. Now $150 off: $440 to $290 (~$24/mo), until Sep 29. 18+ only.
uncensoredjavguide.com
September 25, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Rent the movie or buy the boxset?
Occasional, go monthly; binger, go annual at ~$24/mo ($150 off, ends Sep 29).
Honest, spoiler-free comparison.
18+
Occasional, go monthly; binger, go annual at ~$24/mo ($150 off, ends Sep 29).
Honest, spoiler-free comparison.
18+
My desire to leave work early because we're not doing anything
VS.
My desire to pay rent and buy food
VS.
My desire to pay rent and buy food
August 7, 2024 at 9:58 PM
My desire to leave work early because we're not doing anything
VS.
My desire to pay rent and buy food
VS.
My desire to pay rent and buy food
A tool for comparing rent vs. buy options in your specific situation.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Is It Better to Rent or Buy? A Financial Calculator.
Our calculator takes the most important costs associated with buying or renting and compares the two options.
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2024 at 9:39 PM
A tool for comparing rent vs. buy options in your specific situation.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
this whole physical media vs streaming thing feels pretty harsh
my friend texted me, she wants to show Train to Busan to her gf but it's not available *anywhere* (normally I'd at least have a copy on Fandango/Movies Anywhere)
you can't rent or buy it, it's just out of digital rotation right now
my friend texted me, she wants to show Train to Busan to her gf but it's not available *anywhere* (normally I'd at least have a copy on Fandango/Movies Anywhere)
you can't rent or buy it, it's just out of digital rotation right now
July 4, 2026 at 7:10 AM
this whole physical media vs streaming thing feels pretty harsh
my friend texted me, she wants to show Train to Busan to her gf but it's not available *anywhere* (normally I'd at least have a copy on Fandango/Movies Anywhere)
you can't rent or buy it, it's just out of digital rotation right now
my friend texted me, she wants to show Train to Busan to her gf but it's not available *anywhere* (normally I'd at least have a copy on Fandango/Movies Anywhere)
you can't rent or buy it, it's just out of digital rotation right now
Startling how people make major financial decisions without ever running a single calculation
In my experience, 90%+ of people buying a house NEVER run basic calculations (buy vs. rent, amortization)
Same for buying a car & investing fees
Meanwhile, they agonize over coffee
In my experience, 90%+ of people buying a house NEVER run basic calculations (buy vs. rent, amortization)
Same for buying a car & investing fees
Meanwhile, they agonize over coffee
January 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Startling how people make major financial decisions without ever running a single calculation
In my experience, 90%+ of people buying a house NEVER run basic calculations (buy vs. rent, amortization)
Same for buying a car & investing fees
Meanwhile, they agonize over coffee
In my experience, 90%+ of people buying a house NEVER run basic calculations (buy vs. rent, amortization)
Same for buying a car & investing fees
Meanwhile, they agonize over coffee
I keep looking at Rent vs. Buy calculators and “Buy” is getting its ass kicked every single time.
Real Estate is just so incredibly dead.
Real Estate is just so incredibly dead.
February 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I keep looking at Rent vs. Buy calculators and “Buy” is getting its ass kicked every single time.
Real Estate is just so incredibly dead.
Real Estate is just so incredibly dead.
Boston ranks among the toughest places in America for the rent-vs-buy math.
According to Zillow, the average homebuyer in Greater Boston needs to stay put for 13.9 years before buying becomes cheaper than renting.
According to Zillow, the average homebuyer in Greater Boston needs to stay put for 13.9 years before buying becomes cheaper than renting.
June 5, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Boston ranks among the toughest places in America for the rent-vs-buy math.
According to Zillow, the average homebuyer in Greater Boston needs to stay put for 13.9 years before buying becomes cheaper than renting.
According to Zillow, the average homebuyer in Greater Boston needs to stay put for 13.9 years before buying becomes cheaper than renting.
Even if you're hesitant about digital "ownership" this is a great deal — $2 to own vs. $3.99 for a VOD rental.
You can't even rent NASHVILLE on Apple. You have to buy it for $15.
You can't even rent NASHVILLE on Apple. You have to buy it for $15.
So I guess Apple is having a big sale because you can get a ton of digital movies. This 10-pack of 70s classics is $20—$2 a movie.
December 22, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Even if you're hesitant about digital "ownership" this is a great deal — $2 to own vs. $3.99 for a VOD rental.
You can't even rent NASHVILLE on Apple. You have to buy it for $15.
You can't even rent NASHVILLE on Apple. You have to buy it for $15.
It’s a calculated buy vs rent assessment. One successful guy I dated, who used to work in finance, told me the finance bros code is (I quote) “If it flies, floats or ‘f’x” you rent it, you don’t buy it.
April 18, 2026 at 2:33 PM
It’s a calculated buy vs rent assessment. One successful guy I dated, who used to work in finance, told me the finance bros code is (I quote) “If it flies, floats or ‘f’x” you rent it, you don’t buy it.
When I was maybe 20, in the days when “buy vs rent” was a real question, I asked a friend who owned a house if he was glad he did, and after a long thoughtful silence he said “If you’re not lazy, it’s the best thing you can do, but you’ll have a project every weekend for the rest of your life.”
November 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
When I was maybe 20, in the days when “buy vs rent” was a real question, I asked a friend who owned a house if he was glad he did, and after a long thoughtful silence he said “If you’re not lazy, it’s the best thing you can do, but you’ll have a project every weekend for the rest of your life.”
My first chart on Bluesky (and a sneaky peaky of what you'll get in tomorrow's OptimistiCallie 👀)
Break out the buy vs. rent calculation according to how many hours it takes to afford each option, and you'll see it's the most expensive time to buy since the mid-2000s.
Break out the buy vs. rent calculation according to how many hours it takes to afford each option, and you'll see it's the most expensive time to buy since the mid-2000s.
November 24, 2024 at 6:27 PM
My first chart on Bluesky (and a sneaky peaky of what you'll get in tomorrow's OptimistiCallie 👀)
Break out the buy vs. rent calculation according to how many hours it takes to afford each option, and you'll see it's the most expensive time to buy since the mid-2000s.
Break out the buy vs. rent calculation according to how many hours it takes to afford each option, and you'll see it's the most expensive time to buy since the mid-2000s.
Is buying a home the American Dream, or is owning a home making you house poor?
We’re reframing the rent vs. buy debate
Is buying a home the American Dream, or is owning a home making you house poor?
itdoesntmakecents.substack.com
September 25, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Is buying a home the American Dream, or is owning a home making you house poor?
LOCALLY:
Options to rent or buy alternative spaces (ie abandoned schools vs. tearing them down which costs & to do) need to be more widely considered.
In addition, more price gouging regulations need put into place to stop rental companies & landlords from profiting off natural disaster events.
Options to rent or buy alternative spaces (ie abandoned schools vs. tearing them down which costs & to do) need to be more widely considered.
In addition, more price gouging regulations need put into place to stop rental companies & landlords from profiting off natural disaster events.
One case study that MAY be a fantastic solution is this #tinyhome community - where space rents for $350/month & receive social services + help w/ long-term housing - in Ohio.
It isn’t a permanent residency solution, however. Only 18-24 months. So then what?
www.10tv.com/article/news...
It isn’t a permanent residency solution, however. Only 18-24 months. So then what?
www.10tv.com/article/news...
February 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
LOCALLY:
Options to rent or buy alternative spaces (ie abandoned schools vs. tearing them down which costs & to do) need to be more widely considered.
In addition, more price gouging regulations need put into place to stop rental companies & landlords from profiting off natural disaster events.
Options to rent or buy alternative spaces (ie abandoned schools vs. tearing them down which costs & to do) need to be more widely considered.
In addition, more price gouging regulations need put into place to stop rental companies & landlords from profiting off natural disaster events.
His connections with Epstein suggest that he's rented sex slaves. Is there any difference in rent vs buy?
March 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
His connections with Epstein suggest that he's rented sex slaves. Is there any difference in rent vs buy?