Business Insider contributors and homeowners weigh in on why buying a house was better for them than renting.
For many, the prospect of living rent or mortgage-free someday is alluring. That's not something you'll ever be able to do as long as you're renting.
Business Insider contributor Holly Johnson and her husband decided to pay off their mortgage by 40. "Not having a home mortgage payment is one of the best things we've ever done for our finances and our sanity," writes Johnson.
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