An increasing number of renters are worried they will never be able to buy a home, with many pointing to the lack of affordability as the main culprit, according to a survey released Friday by Redf…
First, you’re assuming that renters are people who “want to get out of their situation.” Lots of people rent their whole lives by choice for the flexibility and choose to do other types of investments instead. That’s a perfectly viable financial strategy.
Second, you assume that people who want to be homeowners aren’t already doing everything they can and are entitled. That’s not necessarily true in a system that’s stacked in favor of those who already have much and against those who have little. It’s the typical “got mine” attitude.
First, you’re assuming that renters are people who “want to get out of their situation.” Lots of people rent their whole lives by choice for the flexibility and choose to do other types of investments instead. That’s a perfectly viable financial strategy.
Second, you assume that people who want to be homeowners aren’t already doing everything they can and are entitled. That’s not necessarily true in a system that’s stacked in favor of those who already have much and against those who have little. It’s the typical “got mine” attitude.
Not good enough.