Watercolor-style illustration of a young couple thoughtfully comparing renting versus buying a home, seated indoors during winter, with a simple hand-drawn comparison chart labeled “Rent” and “Buy” behind them—representing the housing decision many North Shore buyers face in 2026.

Renting vs Buying on the North Shore: Which Is Better for Your Budget in 2026?

Buyer & Seller Tips| North Shore Coastal Living| Keys to Your First Home
January 13, 2026
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Kathleen Militello has been helping clients since 2007, serving first-time homeowners, downsizers, and move-up buyers across the North Shore of Boston and Essex County, Massachusetts, including Ipswich, Beverly, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Salisbury, Salem, and Lynn. Her clients value personalized guidance, advanced AI-powered tools, and deep local expertise to make confident real estate decisions when buying or selling along the Massachusetts coast.

Kathleen Militello

Kathleen Militello has been helping clients since 2007, serving first-time homeowners, downsizers, and move-up buyers across the North Shore of Boston and Essex County, Massachusetts, including Ipswich, Beverly, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Salisbury, Salem, and Lynn. Her clients value personalized guidance, advanced AI-powered tools, and deep local expertise to make confident real estate decisions when buying or selling along the Massachusetts coast.

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