Renting vs. Buying
Airtime: Thurs. Apr. 22 2010 | 11:05 AM ET
Adam Leitman Bailey, a real estate attorney, and Ilan Bracha, of Prudential Douglas Elliman, discuss whether it makes more sense to rent or buy in this market.
Airtime: Thurs. Apr. 22 2010 | 11:05 AM ET
Adam Leitman Bailey, a real estate attorney, and Ilan Bracha, of Prudential Douglas Elliman, discuss whether it makes more sense to rent or buy in this market.
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