A millennial who 'never paid a dollar of rent my entire life' shares how he bought his home for $25,000 under asking in a competitive, post-Covid market

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A millennial who 'never paid a dollar of rent my entire life' shares how he bought his home for $25,000 under asking in a competitive, post-Covid market

Carmelo Camilleri, right, and his family.Courtesy of Carmelo CamilleriAfter years of diligent saving, Carmelo Camilleri bought his first home at age 27 in 2021.He credits his savings habits to his dad, who also taught him to 'always own, never rent.' Thanks to smart negotiation and patience, he bought the home for $25,000 below the asking price.The first time Carmelo Camilleri made a significant amount of money, he was 19 and had just wrapped up…