Chatham County Families Can't Afford to Buy! Renting is New Reality. Regular families in Chatham County are struggling. It's now cheaper to rent than buy, reversing a long-held belief. This impacts community, family wealth, and the ability to build equity through homeownership. Renting feels like burning money each month, but for many, it's the only option in this expensive market. #ChathamCounty #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #Homeownership #RealEstate | Chatham Journal Newspaper