Where to invest in housing: Rent or own?

Here's part of the story from CNBC.

  The U.S. home ownership rate is now at its lowest point in nearly half a century, which has investors asking if that's by default or choice?
Certainly the recent recession has left fewer young Americans in a position to afford home ownership, but the argument is equally strong that young millennials, as well as downsizing baby boomers, prefer the financial and physical flexibility of renting. So which is the better bet: stocks of the nation's homebuilders or stocks of multifamily real estate investment trusts (REITs)? 

New single-family homes in a great Chicago neighborhood

Here's the story. 

If you don’t know Old Irving Park, you’re missing one of Chicago’s great neighborhoods. Join residents and business owners in the video for a look at what makes Old Irving Park so attractive.

Ranquist Development is building 48 sophisticated, flexible, contemporary homes at an approachable price at Basecamp Old Irving Park.