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A night in used to feel like a backup plan. Now? It’s the main event. According to a recent study, 72% of U.S. adults say they’d rather stay in with friends than go out—and honestly, who can blame them? Between overpriced cocktails, complicated parking, and the emotional toll of small talk with strangers, staying home is the new going out.
This shift in socializing could quietly be laying the groundwork for a very big move…homeownership! At first glance, it might not seem like hosting board game night instead of hitting the bars would get you any closer to a down payment, but it might not be just about saving a few bucks on a night out. (Although every dollar saved helps!)
By cutting back on unnecessary spending, developing solid habits, and focusing on what really makes a space feel like home, you’re doing more than saving money—you’re shifting your mindset.
Here are 8 ways the “staying in” trend can put you on the path to owning a home:
Every canceled happy hour is money back in your pocket. Staying in means skipping the overpriced drinks, late-night Ubers, and surprisingly high bar tabs at the end of the night. The more you skip, the more you save—and that starts to add up faster than you’d think.
Okay, you might want to put on something a little more guest-worthy than sweats around your friends, but there’s not as much pressure to dress to impress when you’re hanging at home with friends. Add the money you’ll save on the latest trends to your down payment fund, and your money is going to start stretching as far as the waistband on your comfiest sweats!
Staying in tends to attract the same kind of crowd—budget-conscious, down-to-earth, and not afraid to flex their frugality. These are the people who won’t question your spreadsheet, who Venmo you without being reminded, and who are probably also saving up for something bigger than brunch.
One night in won’t change your financial future. But one night each week? Or go even bigger and make it two nights in…suddenly you’re budgeting without resentment, saving without suffering, and building money habits that actually stick.
Spending more time in your own space (or someone else’s even) naturally leads to wish-listing. A bigger kitchen. A patio with string lights. Maybe a place with a real guest room. Those casual dreamboarding convos can quietly turn into serious goals—especially when they keep popping up over takeout and a bottle of wine.
Turns out, it’s not the trendy finishes you see on HGTV or whatever social media influencers are hyping this week—it’s the feeling. The vibe. The ability to host people you love in a space that reflects who you are—or who you want to become. Staying in helps you tune into that.
Saving for a home takes time. So does finding the right one. But every night in, every dollar saved, and every “maybe someday” conversation with friends gets you a little closer. You’re not just waiting—you’re preparing. And nothing helps patiently passing the time like hanging at home with some good friends.
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