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Rent vs buy in Regina
Compare the total cost of renting vs buying in Regina over time, and find the break-even year. The answer is sensitive to home appreciation and investment returns — try your own assumptions.
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Renting stays ahead past 25 years
| After (years) | Net position |
|---|---|
| 5 | Renting ahead $115,227 |
| 10 | Renting ahead $212,790 |
| 15 | Renting ahead $347,218 |
| 20 | Renting ahead $530,236 |
| 25 | Renting ahead $777,042 |
Net worth compares home equity (if sold) against investing the down payment plus any monthly savings. Fixed assumptions: 25-year amortization, 1% property tax, 1% maintenance, 1.5% closing, 5% selling costs, 3% rent inflation.
Educational information only — not financial advice. The result is highly sensitive to the appreciation and return assumptions, which nobody can predict.
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