Do you own, rent or mortgage the house you live in?

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WindAtMyBack · Accepted Answer

Owned and paid for. Except I still have to pay "rent" to the government. I live in a state with the fifth highest property tax. And I live in one of the highest property tax places in the state. I pay more property tax than my friend in California who owns a house worth more than ten times as much as mine. I can rent an apartment for less than what it costs to live in a fully paid for house.

molonski2 · Accepted Answer

Because I'm in Thailand , I would only ever rent.

But , I own two houses in Australia Victoria ( extremely expensive ) plus a whole lots of listed and unlisted REITs , and other stuff. Thats how I fund my lifestyle with all this , but very difficult to own property in Australia , much better chance in USA , so take advantage of that.

EmmaMary · Accepted Answer

@thegreenyogi

We're extremely fortunate in owning our home (which my husband as an architect designed and had built) plus the ten acre estate it stands in.

We previously owned fifty acres, which over the course of time we've sold off into five individual plots, on which five very bespoked homes, again designed by my husband, has been built.

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

I rent the apartment I live in. Mainly because it's only for a few years, and prices in this part of Berlin are skyrocketing, so there's no reason to buy anything here. But it's a good spot for Drama Queen to get to her school, boyfriend, etc... I work from home, so I don't care much about commuting, but for her, it's still important.

electromagnetic · Answer

I rent where I live now but I own a condo downtown. Since I travel a lot, I just get my mortgage paid for me and short lease my apartment when we are away.

Mr_twoface · Answer

"Own" an apartment in Sweden but still have to get permission from housing authority for major changes, can only sub-let for a fee, and pay a housing/maintence fee which will go on for life.

FreyaRed · Answer

My parents own the house I'm living in. However I have the pleasure to pay all bills and real estate taxes.

Drew-1990 · Answer

Mortgage, just started at the beginning built my house a year ago.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

There was a time when I rented & there was a time when I had a mortgage & over time that mortgage disappeared & I’m proud to say I own.

Daniela1982 · Answer

Still have about 12 more years of payments and then it's all mine.

matchrestore · Answer

House still has a mortgage on it. I own about 65% of it though.

Simslover92 · Answer

Rent an apartment for now. But hope to own a home in a year or so.

wiltingrosepetal · Answer

I'm freeloading 💞 ... my parents will make me pay rent next year

Kelly6 · Answer

@thegreenyogi  own 4 homes on mortgage

loveslongnails · Answer

Own 2, all paid off, thanks to double incomes, no kids, and some inheritance!

douride2 · Answer

I own my house it has been mortgage free for over 10 years now.

12karen · Answer

Own, we built them and if we want to have a larger space we sell and build a new one

Anonymous · Answer

Rent, I'm not going to buy a house that will only be stolen by the government in a few years

Anonymous · Answer

I do live in my parents house. Cause here in my country we don't like that parents and sons live separately, but daughters will live with her husband.

JonesT10Apr · Answer

paying rent.. but halfway to build. a Home in future

FenixG45 · Answer

I rent. Unlike most people, I've never been interested in owning a house in the past. Although I have become interested in tinyhomes. How about you?

Nikki1989 · Answer

Rent to own.

Miristheiss · Answer

We have a mortgage.

exitseven · Answer

My wife and I own our home.

LazerBean · Answer

Still paying mortgage

Siri137 · Answer

Own the house. No mortgage, no rent!

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Rent an appartment in the house.

Dinklex3 · Answer

Renting an apartment.

DarkWinterNights · Answer

Technically own, but I have a lien on it.

Dargil · Answer

Paid off mortgage.

Iron_Man · Answer

Owned paid off

Danny_dan92 · Answer

I rent a room from my brother

soe11 · Answer

My girlfriend own and I live with her.

worldscolide · Answer

We own and have been paid off for 5 years

OtterMan68 · Answer

own, but paying mortgage

tierrlamé · Answer

I currently rent

NathanDavis · Answer

owned

Mikeysoda · Answer

Rent

petitedollbabee · Answer

Rent.

Agape93 · Answer

Own.

helva · Answer

I rent.

Rangers · Answer

No, I don't

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

I own my house

LavLavLuv · Answer

I own 🏡

jahaims · Answer

Own.

gorydetails · Answer

Mortgage.

Arik_jade · Answer

Rent

Alex8736 · Answer

I own outright

dudeinohio · Answer

Rent

JayBones2469 · Answer

Own.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Rent.

eagle1951 · Answer

own.

riverrat3 · Answer

Own.

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