Renting vs. Owning San Diego Real Estate

Posted by Paul Caparas on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at 10:35pm.

If you are trying to decide to Rent or Own a home, you came to the right place. Here is a list of the Pros and Cons for both.

Pros for Renting

  • May be cheaper than a mortgage
  • No property taxes
  • Freedom to move without the hassle of selling
  • No risk of home going down in value
  • Fewer maintenance cost
  • No down payment requirement
  • May use community features at no extra cost

Cons for Renting

  • Payments will never stop when renting
  • Not able to build home equity
  • Rent will go up overtime
  • No tax benefits
  • Deal with a landlord or Property Manager
  • May cost more than owning
  • Not stable
  • At the mercy of the owner
  • Pets might not be allowed

Pros for Owning

  • Build home equity
  • May have tax benefits
  • You are the owner
  • You can remodel the home, add rooms, landscaping projects, etc...
  • No more monthly payments once the mortgage is paid off
  • You can rent it out or rent out rooms for extra money
  • Fixed mortgage payments (if you don't get an adjustable mortgage)
  • You can have pets
  • A mortgage may improve your credit history
  • Stable
  • Pride of Ownership

Cons for Owning

  • Home values may go down
  • Might have HOA fees and Mello Roos Tax
  • Pay property taxes
  • If you want to move, you have to deal with the hassle of selling
  • Down payment requirement
  • Maintenance cost
  • May cost more than renting
  • More responsibility and liability

Well that is it. Choosing to rent or own a home is a tough decision and I hope this list helped you out. If you have any questions or would like to talk about these Pros and Cons, please leave a comment below or call me at 858-349-2390. Also don't forget to give me a call if you are ready to buy San Diego Real Estate. Thank you!


Paul Caparas
Broker Associate

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