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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 22 MIN

More Than A Mortgage; Equity Over Aesthetics, Stability Over Status

from MOVE Worthy Podcast · host Jenny Lendle & Lauren Jones

Send us Fan MailWe push past pre‑approval myths to show the full cost of owning, from rising insurance and taxes to never‑ending maintenance. We share how to spot real value, avoid getting housebroke, and use a step‑up plan to build equity without chasing trends.• pre‑approval vs comfortable monthly payment• disappearing starter homes and status pressure• total cost of ownership beyond the note• maintenance that protects resale value• systems over finishes when evaluating homes• renting as a valid bridge to ownership• step‑up strategy for building equity• budgeting for schools, lifestyle and emergencies• changing rules around buyer agreements• home as shelter, memory and investmentMOVE Worthy Podcast with Lauren Jones & Jenny Lendle. Together we have the experience to MOVE you forward!

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Send us Fan Mail We push past pre‑approval myths to show the full cost of owning, from rising insurance and taxes to never‑ending maintenance. We share how to spot real value, avoid getting housebroke, and use a step‑up plan to build equity without chasing trends. • pre‑approval vs comfortable monthly payment • disappearing starter homes and status pressure • total cost of ownership beyond the note • maintenance that protects resale value • systems over finishes when evaluating homes • renti...

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