I’m at that stage in life where several of my friends are buying houses and condos. New condos are everywhere around downtown and interest rates are low, but I’m not convinced. Would I really want a condo by the mills?

A house just seems like a bad investment. Sure, the mortgage may be as much as our rent, but we don’t have to pay homeowners insurance, property taxes or worry whether the roof needs replacing.

If I bought a house I guarantee the roof would give out and pipes would implode on the third day.

Maybe a condo will seem like a more attractive idea once I’m further in my career and able to pay off all of my student loans. Renting will do for now.