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Maybe in 2021 when rates were 3 percent but that’s too much house in todays market for that salary.
Na. Don't. I make $170k and husband $170k too. We have 4 properties between us - primary and 3 rentals with a total mortgage amount $480k. Got them all between 2019-2023. That will cap you out too much and lock you in.
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So let’s run the quick numbers.
170-22.5 (max retirement) -roughly 30% for taxes =103 / 12 = 8.6k - 4.6k ( P&I) = 4k
That 4k still needs to pay insurance and property tax and everything you want to live off.
Tldr you would absolutely be house poor and honestly struggle each month.
So, update. We are going forward with a more affordable house at 650k. Thanks for the reality check all. Feels right.
Yep about that. Not finalized but with all tax escrow and HOA about 3900 give or take.
I just bought my first home 2 years ago and my budget was half that, and I make less than you but maybe 25-30% less not half.
So what are you saying is doable but I think you would be stretched.
Here’s my story. I make $185K and Single here. No debts. My mortgage amount is $520K after 10% down for 5.99 interest. it feels tight at the beginning, but if you’re moving into a brand new house, you shouldn’t expect major repairs immediately. Even if you do, warranty should take care of it.
If you go easy on furnishing your house for the first year or two, you should be good to save more money to feel comfortable with your payments.
Also, rates should come down in a year or two so it’s not like you’re stuck with high interest rates forever.
I have about $100K in savings and stocks combined just in case.
Good luck with everything 😊
No. I make $170k and comfortably have a $305k mortgage on a $655k house. 5.5% rate. My property taxes alone are $1k per month. You would be house poor if you could afford it at all.
I make slightly more than that and there is no way that’s affordable. One major home issue or repair and you are in a really tough spot. Rent is the max you pay and the mortgage is the least you’ll pay.
Appreciate all this. Now, what if I had a piece of land I could sell that would give me another 200k to put toward the house? Bringing the loan down to 470k?
$470k is tight but so much more doable than the extra $200k at these interest rates would be. But only you know your budget; you can do the math.