In this no-holds-barred solo episode, Chris Craddock unleashes a passionate take on the newly proposed 50-year mortgage—and why the backlash from real estate professionals might be missing the point entirely. With firsthand stories of scraping by financially, and hard-won insights from years in both ministry and real estate, Chris breaks down why homeownership at any cost is better than being locked out forever.

Key Takeaways:

• The 50-year mortgage is not a scam—it’s an OPTION, and options are powerful.
• Most real estate pros project their own financial goals onto clients, creating unnecessary judgment.
• Appreciation—not just principal paydown—is what builds generational wealth.
• Time in the market matters more than timing the market.
• The average homeowner has 48x the net worth of the average renter.
• Buying anything, even with a long-term note, beats renting for life.
• Gatekeeping homeownership is only widening the wealth gap.
• Real estate agents should be educating, not shaming.

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• Instagram: @craddrock
• Facebook: Chris Craddock Business

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