The Record · 1989–2026

To buy vs. to rent

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Bush 41

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Clinton

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Bush 43

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Obama

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Trump 1

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Biden

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Trump 2

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Source: Census new-home median · Freddie Mac 30-year · ACS rent × BLS rent CPI · 2026 through June