When it comes to downsizing, should retirees buy or rent?  Although housing seems to be making a feeble recovery, at least in some parts of the country, there are no guarantees of long-term appreciation any more.  Rents are skyrocketing and commonly thought of as money “thrown out a window.”   What is a retiree to do?

Source: Retirees, should you rent or buy your home? – Yahoo Finance