09.17.25 A Homebuyer’S Budget Reckoning / First Hand Knowledge Of Second Hand Stores | Clark Howard Podcast

A stressful, burdensome price pressure squeeze play - this describes housing costs today. So potential homebuyers have much to consider. Clark talks through how to think realistically about the real cost of home ownership. Also today, the first way to stretch a dollar is to shop second hand. A simple reminder to explore a wider area of where to buy used near you! 

True Cost Of Home Ownership: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Thrifting Is Brilliant: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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