Listeners respond: renting vs. buying

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The poor economy means it’s a good time to buy a house, but it also means that fewer people can actually afford this kind of investment. Yesterday, Takeaway contributor, Beth Kobliner outlined the pros and cons of house ownership in a shaky economy, and listeners responded.

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