Archive · 19 Sep 2025

Real Estate Sacrifice: Education Costs Outpace Property Gains

Real Estate Sacrifice: Education Costs Outpace Property Gains

Imagine you have a house, and you're hoping to sell it to pay for your kid's college.

But, the cost of college has gone up much faster than the value of your house.

This means you might not get enough money from selling your house to cover the costs.

Families are increasingly borrowing money to pay for education, which can be a problem later.

The author suggests that families consider alternative funding methods like loans and careful financial planning instead of relying solely on selling their homes, as it could impact their own future security.

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