Rent a home or buy? Depends where you live

Source: Today   As the housing market stages an uneven recovery, whether it is cheaper to rent or buy a place depends on where you live. In addition, just because it's cheaper to buy in some markets doesn't mean potential homeowners will be able to qualify for a loan—especially if they’re one of the 7 million former homeowners who lost their property to a foreclosure or short sale. Read the full story