Darson Grantham - The Grantham Group Real Estate Blog

Whether buying or renting makes more sense in the Des Moines metro right now depends on how long a buyer plans to stay in the area, current mortgage rates versus comparable rent, and whether the buyer has stable enough finances to absorb ownership costs like maintenance and property taxes. Darson Grantham is a DMAAR Board Member who helps buyers run the actual numbers rather than rely on a generic rule of thumb. Connect at www.darsongrantham.com. The buy versus rent decision