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Lol no. For context, in NJ, we bought an $850k home with a 20% downpayment (total loan around $670k) at a 6.5% interest rate and our total monthly payment is $5700 per month. HHI is around $350k.
So, assuming you spent your entire brokerage account and had a similar total loan amount and you’re in Cali with now higher interest rates, your monthly payment will still be in excess of $6000.
Now, consider that almost any house (even move in ready) are going to cost you big time in set up costs, not to mention closing and property lawyers and maybe a mansion tax and whatnot. Also consider that it’s a bad idea to own an home with no emergency fund.
My recommendation is to slash the home price in half if possible and use leftover funds on bringing it up to speed.
As an ex-Californian with family still in Silicon Valley, you haven't even considered you property taxes (crazy high based on purchase pricing vs grandfathered Prop 13 owners), insurance rates plus earthquake insurance if you can get it but is considered a must by some lenders. Maintenance costs on a home if not new or fully renovated are going to catch up on you as labor costs in CA are some of the highest thanks to high workman's comp insurance rates.
I really feel like you've trolled this bowl with your question because all of this could have been found online.
Someone officially answering the question without AI. Nice post.
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Yes because you will put 50% down
Here is an estimate to help with moving forward on your house journey. On a $1.25 million dollar home and 10% down which equals $125k. Monthly house payment will be around $11k. 30 year mortgage and 7.78 interest rate.
Simple answer is no. $160k is the same salary as me, and I have my husband who make an additional $80k. Our house was $610k with a $4500 mortgage. Needless to say, after bills, 401k, daycare, etc… not much left