The very next day, many of those same people whose homes and offices were devastated by the storm were now consumed with anxiety about where they would live, how they would afford to rebuild, or even whether they had a job anymore.

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Alternatively, if they are unsure whether they want to buy or rent but they do know where they would like to live and how long they intend to live in their next home, the breakeven horizon offers them guidance on whether to buy or rent.

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