Beyond the Paycheck

Owning Vs. Renting: What No One Tells You About the Trade-Offs with Kevin Palmieri

Episode Summary

Should you rent or buy your next home? 🏠💭 Explore the pros, cons, and surprising truths about homeownership vs. renting. Learn how to make the right call for your finances and lifestyle. #RealEstate #RentVsBuy #BeyondThePaycheck

Episode Notes

In this episode of Beyond the Paycheck, Paula Christine teams up with Kevin Palmieri to share honest and practical advice about renting and owning a home. Paula opens up about her journey, weighing the costs of homeownership—from handling high interest rates to saving for surprise repairs. Whether you’re thinking about buying your first home or you’re comfortable renting, this episode offers helpful tips to guide you in making the right choice for your lifestyle and budget. Don’t miss this conversation—it could save you time, money, and stress!

 

Episode highlights:

(1:49) Renting: Flexibility and hidden advantages

(4:25) Buying: Interest rates, equity, and affordability

(7:27) How much to save for unexpected costs

(14:06) Delegating tasks: DIY Vs. Hiring professionals

(21:54) The internal weight of owning a home Vs. Renting

(24:34) Outro