After the U.S. housing collapse there was an increase in both rental demands and prices. The higher Metro Atlanta rental prices are making it increasingly difficult for low income families to afford a home. A new study shows a renter in many areas has to earn at least $19 an hour to afford a decent apartment. CCTV's Yakenda McGhahee reports…
Metro Atlanta rental prices have, in many cases, made owning a home more affordable than renting a home, but one also has to consider other factors when trying to decide if owning is cheaper than renting. A renter won't pay taxes or homeowner's insurance, but at the same time, a renter doesn't get the tax breaks a homeowner does.
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