Bengaluru, Oct. 20 -- If you're on social media, you must have come across financial influencers shouting: "Don't buy a house!" or "Buying a flat is the worst financial decision!" Their arguments usually revolve around low rental yields, high EMIs for 20 years, or the idea that you could make far higher returns if you invested the same amount in equity, mutual funds, or even crypto.

Sounds convincing, right? But let's pause and think for a moment. Is owning a home really such a bad financial move? Or are these hot takes just a way to grab your attention?

The reality is - a lot of these "don't buy a house" posts are nothing more than clickbait. They are designed to trigger debate, get people arguing in the comments, and ultimately increa...