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Homeownership vs renting: the good, the bad, and the budget.
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Homeownership versus renting—each choice comes with its own set of emotions, cultural influences, and practicalities.
Turns out, earning a good income doesn’t magically make homeownership easy—a lesson our hosts, Natalie and Dan Slagle, know all too well. Despite making over $300K a year, they still find themselves doing the math, wondering if homeownership is really worth it.
They’ve owned before—briefly—and after moving out west, they switched back to renting. Now, with a toddler in the picture, the idea of “putting down roots” feels like it could be the right choice.
But the numbers? Yikes. Renting their current home costs about $4,000/month. Buying that same house would double the payment, thanks to today’s interest rates. That’s not even counting the down payment and closing costs.
There’s this deeply ingrained idea that owning a home equals stability, especially for families. But is that true? Natalie admits she craves that security, but also knows her daughter’s sense of safety comes from her parents, not the mortgage.
Ultimately, they make a strong case that buying a home is about more than finances. It’s about how you want to live, what trade-offs you're willing to make, and how much house you really need to feel “settled.”
Key Topics:
- Buying vs Renting Mindset (03:36)
- Emotional Pull of Homeownership (04:42)
- Financial Realities of Buying Today (08:49)
- Equity Myths & Retirement (12:00)
- Lifestyle Trade-Offs (15:55)
- Affordability Benchmarks (22:16)
- Why There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Answer (27:45)
Natalie Slagle, CFP® and Dan Slagle, CFP® are the founding partners and lead financial planners at Fyooz Financial Planning — an independent firm dedicated to helping high-earning couples in their 30s and 40s confidently navigate the complexities of managing money together.
At Fyooz, they specialize in turning financial stress into strategy, guiding couples through everything from cash flow and investing to aligning money with shared goals.
Disclaimer: For updated disclosures, please visit fyoozfinancial.com.
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