Rent or own? Best metros to buy a home
Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is typically based on the cost of rent versus a mortgage payment. Financial technology company SmartAsset has identified the top 10 metro areas where buying is a better option than renting. Little Rock, Ark., came in first place on SmartAsset's list. The area’s average home price is $196,120 and average monthly mortgage payment is $496, while the average monthly rent is $1,146. Here are the cities behind Little Rock: 2. Louisville, Ky., $575 average…Original Article