Genuine Question

What’s the actual appeal to home ownership? I’m on a mission to go my whole life without mowing a lawn.

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Pinaymom · 31-35, F

Usually mortgage payments are less than rent. You get your money back (minus the interest) when you sell. No one can tell you what you can do with the space.

You can hire someone for the lawn. Or xeriscape so you don't have to mow.

IloveLucy · 22-25, F

@Pinaymom when you factor in property taxes and hiring a landscaper+being financially responsible for repairs it’s cheaper to rent in my city

Pinaymom · 31-35, F

@IloveLucy That's an unusual city. But the rent money still doesn't come back to you, and you still don't have freedom in your own home.

Bonby · 61-69, M

@IloveLucy yup and when it's all said and done you still have nothing. Paid 70k now worth 650k even with maintenance and all the rest I come out way on top.ill sell it in a few years and move to a cheaper place spend 2-300 k and put rest in with my retirement,when gone leave to kids