Planning to buy a house but want a honest budget opinion:

HHI: 260k base, ~300-325k with bonus
DINK, maxing out 401k & hsa

Looking at 800-900k houses in north NJ (so know the taxes I'm getting into). PITI likely between 5-6k.

Am I stretched thin?

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Totally doable. But watch your other spending (e.g. expensive cars)

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No expensive cars, just one 10-year-old workhorse :)

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100% Doable

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Easy

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Also looking in NJ, given the market will have to spend $800-900 to get something nice.

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Hi NJ agent here. This is definitely a crazy market but I’m somehow still able to navigate it! let me know if you need an agent, id be happy to help you.

As long as you stay DINKs you’re fine. With kids this could be tight.

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No kids planned for next 5 years. Hope HHI will cover a kid or two by then :)

Nj agent here! I think this is doable, but also may want to consider additional unforeseen costs.
Things can come up in the buying process that you don’t account for (additional costs/repairs, If you need to enter a bidding war to get the house you really want, if you have other financial obligations thaat may come up etc). Also, getting pre approved will get you a good idea of what’s in range for you. Let me know if you need my help ID be happy to assist.

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