[escapedmoose]

But not nearly as good as being able to buy it (assuming the single-family, multi-year home that the author is describing). Communities need both options, but the current climate leans far too heavily toward renting in situations when buying would be better for everyone.

[Daishiman]

It's the opposite; mortgages are extremely cheap versus rent.

[escapedmoose]

You must be referring to monthly payments, which are one of the smaller hurdles in the path to homeownership.