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Dec 2021
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275: Changing How We Think About Homeown...

CHRIS BROWNING
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Purchasing a home is a huge financial milestone, but that doesn't mean that it is right for everyone. This week I am joined by Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez to discuss our thoughts on why renting can be a great financial move and the pressure so many of us feel to become homeowners. Connect with this week’s guest! Follow Stefanie on Instagram @stefanieoconn ... Show More
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