To be clear. I live in a town. Very small. So that has its own set of trade-offs. Its my preference.

At home, we're looking to achieve more autonomy. For now, we live in an apartment almost in the center of the city. Going out of the city a bit right now wouldn't be the best idea... but we're on the way there.

guerratotal

For me owning my home is more about autonomy and agency. I have reduced the number of people that can restrict what I might want to do. I don't have to ask permission so much. Now, that isn't as important to others maybe but it is to me. Also one reason I don't live in a city. One less government body restricting me. There are always trade-offs. There are no solutions. Just trade-offs.

AskSN

Buy or rent? Which do you think is the best decision right now?

For me owning my home is more about autonomy and agency. I have reduced the number of people that can restrict what I might want to do. I don't have to ask permission so much. Now, that isn't as important to others maybe but it is to me. Also one reason I don't live in a city. One less government body restricting me. There are always trade-offs. There are no solutions. Just trade-offs. 