Should I buy or rent a home in California?
If you have not spent a lot of time in California, you should rent before even thinking about buying. We asked expats there about the buy vs. rent decision...
Other Questions:
- What do I need to know before moving to California?
- How do I find a place to live in California?
- What is a typical expat home or apartment like in California?
- What is the average cost of housing in California?
- Should I buy or rent a home in California?
- What should I pack when moving to California?
- What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in California?
- Why do people move to California?
- What are healthcare services like in California?
- What are medical services in California like?
- What are typical rents in California?
- What appliances are typically included in a rental?
Should I buy or rent a home in California?
If you live in California, newcomers to California would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.