Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is a crucial choice that impacts your finances and lifestyle. Each option comes with its benefits and challenges that can influence your day-to-day life and long-term goals. This guide and calculator tool will help you navigate the key factors to consider.

Co-living among adults and homeowners is a growing trend in today’s sharing economy, and it goes beyond renting out room in a house.

Mortgage applications fell 0.5% in the latest week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. Purchase applications are at the lowest since...