Rent vs. Buy Calculators Are Lead-Gen Traps That Hide Real Math
Most rent-vs-buy calculators require an email or funnel users toward realtors rather than providing honest financial analysis. People making major housing decisions cannot find a trustworthy, no-signup tool that shows the actual break-even year and 30-year cost comparison without a sales agenda attached.
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