Should you rent or buy right now?

Seven questions about your plans, savings and market. Get a clear lean, buy now, rent a while longer, or a toss-up, with the reasons behind it.

7 questions · about 2 minutes · no signup needed

Question 1 of 7How long will you stay in the area?
Question 2 of 7How settled is your job?
Question 3 of 7Savings for down payment, closing and a cushion?
Question 4 of 7How would the monthly cost of owning compare with your rent?
Question 5 of 7How fast are rents rising where you live?
Question 6 of 7How do you feel about repairs and upkeep?
Question 7 of 7How is your credit?

Your answers aren’t saved or sent anywhere except to calculate your score. For education only; it isn’t a credit check or a loan approval.

The possible results

This gives a general lean. The rent vs. buy calculator compares the actual numbers for a specific home and rent.