The old 'buy vs. rent' rule is officially dead. We break it down.

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Katie Notopoulos and others speak on Business Insider's new vodcast
Katie Notopoulos is joined by correspondent Emily Stewart and Zillow's Amanda Pendleton for the new "Well Spent" vodcast from Business Insider.

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I bought a house with my best friend 15 years ago. Many warned us not to, but it's still one of my best decisions.

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How Zillow became the real estate industry's punching bag

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It's been a rough few weeks for Zillow.

I bought my 'forever home' with 3 other people. Here's how we manage our finances.

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My twin sister and I decided to buy a house together. I'm getting cold feet, but we put in an offer anyway.

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The author and her twin sister live together already and are considering buying a home together.

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These 2 factors will help unlock the housing market in 2025, according to Realtor.com's chief economist

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9 charts show how buying a home has gotten harder for the average American

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I bought a $3.25 million home as a single woman. Homeownership is an investment in my future.

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In 2022, NYC real estate agent Jessica Chestler purchased this $3.25 million condo in Williamsburg.

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Before buying a home, check this hidden financial risk

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Houses in a small beach resort in southeast St. Johns County, Florida.

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I'm a millennial making $120,000 a year. I rent because buying a home in Florida is so costly and would be too much work.

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A man enjoying a drink with a view of the downtown Brickell buildings on the Miami River in Florida.
Buying a home in Miami has become more expensive over the last few years.

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