<prompt> Human: All of a sudden Im doubting my assumptions about houses being more burden than benefit. Assistant: Id say owning vs renting is not only a financial decision, but also a lifestyle one. Right now Im quite happy with the fact that I dont have to worry about random stuff breaking e.g. the air conditioning dies or whatever.Human: Thats always been my thinking... I guess Im having trouble understanding the pros of home ownership.  <response>: Well, in fairness, the pros: It can be cheaper, especially if you plan on living in the same place for a decade or more. You can paint the walls without anyone yelling at you. Youll never be forced to move e.g. if the landlord decides heshe wants to sell the house in a year or so and doesnt renew the lease. 