Should You Buy or Rent for Your Child Attending College in New York?

Every year, families whose children are attending college in New York ask the same question:

Should we buy an apartment, or should we simply rent?

There is no universal answer. The right decision depends on factors such as how long your child expects to remain in New York, your family’s financial objectives, and whether you view the purchase solely as housing or as a long-term investment.

Here’s a framework to help evaluate the decision: Should You Buy or Rent for Your Child Attending College in New York?

About:  
Wei Min Tan is a Manhattan, New York property broker focusing on global investors of Manhattan condominiums.  Wei Min has been interviewed by CNBC, CNN, Wall Street Journal and New York Times on the Manhattan property market.  Wei Min can be reached at tan@castle-avenue.com