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Hillary Gale joins us for the most honest conversation about millennial homeownership we've ever had. As a copywriter, agency owner, and two-time homeowner, Hillary shares every detail of her home buying journey — from feeling like homeownership was "impossible" to closing on her second house this year.
But this isn't just about the numbers (though she shares all of those too). Hillary gets real about the guilt, shame, and anxiety that came with both purchases, plus the "oh crap" moments that nobody warns you about.
Time stamps:
[02:30] Hillary's background and why homeownership felt "impossible"
[05:00] The financial reality when she bought her first home
[11:00] How she actually started the home buying process
[16:00] Why Hillary and her husband decided to buy their second home during "bad" market conditions
[25:00] The numbers: What they paid, what they sold for, and current mortgage payment
[30:00] How they make their mortgage payment work
[40:00] The immediate "oh crap" moments in their new house
[48:00] How being self-employed affected getting approved
[51:00] What Hillary loves about homeownership vs. renting
[58:00] Hillary's advice for people who stuck
Hillary Gale is a finance copywriter and owner of Moneta Copy, where she works with financial advisors and coaches on their websites, emails, and content. She also hosts The Finance Marketing Podcast.
Connect with Hillary:
Website: Monetacopy.com
Email: hillary@monetacopy.com
LinkedIn: Connect and send her a DM
Podcast: The Finance Marketing Podcast
