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Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a financial “truth” we’ve all been sold: that buying a home is the ultimate American Dream. If you’ve ever felt pressure to own a house—or worried that renting means you’re “throwing money away”—this episode is for you.Let’s get real. For decades, we’ve been told that a mortgage is a rite of passage and a path to prosperity. But when you dig deeper (and I do that with real numbers from both high-cost and more affordable cities), home ownership can end up being the fastest way to lock yourself into years—sometimes decades—of financial stress. It’s not just about the monthly payment. There are surprise roof leaks, HOA letters about your mailbox color, skyrocketing insurance costs, and a host of phantom costs nobody ever posts about on Instagram.Whether you’re contemplating your first purchase or just questioning the hype, I walk you through my free Rent vs. Buy calculator, so you can see for yo