Twin Cities housing: Is it cheaper to own or rent?

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Residential building for sale in St. Paul, Minn.
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With a tight rental housing market, the cost of renting is on the rise. But what do experts say about that long-debated question of renting vs. owning?

Chip Halbach, executive director of the Minnesota Housing Partnership, will join The Daily Circuit to discuss the numbers and provide insight on what's happening right now in the Twin Cities housing market. How are current trends impacting people who struggle to find affordable housing?

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