255. I Bought a House! What It’s Really Like to Buy Your First Home Solo

I’ve been that multi-millionaire who rents, proudly defending why homeownership wasn’t the right choice for me—until now. At 31, I bought my first house, and in this episode, I’m sharing everything I learned along the way: the emotional rollercoaster of finding “the one,” the financial surprises (like hidden $50,000 repairs), why I chose a mortgage over paying cash, and what finally made me change my mind after years of renting. Whether you’re saving for your first home, debating if renting still makes sense, or just curious about how a self-proclaimed renter became a homeowner, this is the honest truth about what it really takes to buy a house. Resources mentioned: Gentle Giant moving company: https://www.gentlegiant.com/, 1-800-442-6863  Chelsea Moon - Keller Williams: https://www.sweetlivingrealty.com/agent-profile/chelsea-moon-12338728   Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes...