Is it too late in our lives to jump into a mortgage?

So my fiancée and I are relatively late in terms of finally landing well paying jobs and being able to save money instead of living paycheck to paycheck. We’re both 36 and currently rent a 2 bedroom in NY and have a combined savings of $35,000 which she wants to use as a down payment on a condo. I kinda just wanna continue saving while renting. I also literally just started contributing to my 401K so I’m also late in the game for that too.

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Not too late. If you use $35K as 10% down, you’re at around $350K for a condo ( if you can cover closing costs elsewhere). If you push, you could be able to pay that down faster to eliminate your mortgage by retirement and build equity. Properly typically appreciates in the long run anyway ( I think 6.4% on average), so you’re going to increase your assets. If this is comparable to rent ( including taxes etc.) and you are going to be there 5+ years ( to offset closing costs), I’d say it makes sense.

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Upstate? Lol. What about Long Island ?

Anywho no not too late. You’ll be done paying it off just in time for retirement ☺️

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Also in NYC condos or co-ops you pay HOA fees. Which are definitely comparable to property taxes. So it really just depends on what you want OP. 

NYS or NYC? And can you relocate? If you can do UX design remote but still command NYC market rates, you should seriously consider doing so.

WFH is great when it isn’t compounded by social distancing and when you’re not trapped in a small city dwelling. Consider upstate but commuting into the city a couple days a week or a week a month.

You’ll build wealth so much faster...

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What’s your HHI and monthly rent currently?

Don’t move. Speaking as an ex-NYC 1400 for 2BR is incredible. You’ll want to hang on to this rent-stabilized apartment as long as possible.

And since you also have a baby on the way (congrats!), you’ll also have a slew of unplanned expenses. You’ll need to tap into that $35k sooner than you’ll think.

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I would build up more savings - and then decide on city vs. suburbs. I live in a HCOL and it’s tricky to save. Since your rent is so inexpensive, start cutting expenses and pay yourself first. Plus I’m assuming you have a wedding coming up and there may be some unexpected expenses coming your way!

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