Buy or Rent When the Math Doesn't Add Up
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Forget the dream of homeownership—Scott Galloway says the math is broken. With home prices skyrocketing faster than incomes, the old “three to five times your salary” rule? Gone. He introduces the price-to-rent ratio: if it’s 15 or below (like in Indianapolis or Detroit), buying may make sense; if over 20 (think SF or Boston), renting wins. Buying can be forced savings and tax-deferred appreciation, but renting lets you invest elsewhere. Nationally, 42% of income goes toward housing—way above the 30% affordability benchmark. Galloway’s blunt advice? Stay practical. Don’t chase the dream if the numbers don’t align. Renting isn’t shameful—it’s smart. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f61f36248388c9f1
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