Renting makes sense when you need flexibility, aren't sure how long you'll stay in the area, or aren't ready financially for the responsibilities of homeownership.
Buying starts to make sense once you plan to stay in an area for several years, since that gives you time to build equity and absorb the upfront costs of a purchase. It also locks in a portion of your housing cost instead of being exposed to rising rents.
The math is different for everyone. I walk buyers through a real cost comparison — mortgage, taxes, insurance, and HOA versus current rent — before recommending either path, because my job is to help you make the right decision, not just any decision.