# Rent Vs. Buy Myths That Ruined the Housing Market

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**Created:** [March 20, 2008, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rent-vs-buy-myths-that-ruined-the-housing-market/45333 "2008-03-20T08:44:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2008, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rent-vs-buy-myths-that-ruined-the-housing-market/45333/23 "2008-03-20T10:45:17Z")

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> [@MicaH](#):
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> i think renting anywhere makes sense, except in WNY where houses are so cheap
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> ugh im so KNOWLEDGEABLE

that is the truff, renting in WNY if you plan on being there 3+ years is dumb, renting other places is significantly cheaper and a better decision than buying, unless you can afford to buy the building you are in. Granted I still plan on buying this summer/fall

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