We just went into contract on our first home today. I am beyond bamboozled why this process takes so long and is so complicated 🤯

When in your pregnancy did you (1) purchase life insurance and (2) have a will drawn up?

Is it possible to exit to LS VC from a boutique firm? What type of experience do they typically look for?

Any idea about software engineering jobs regarding work culture, growth and hikes at @mckinsey and company?

Are all you associates getting crushed right now? I haven’t had a breather in months. No amount of bonus seems worth it right now

Hi,

I have submitted docs on 16th October and CTC discussion has been done on 23rd October. No response after that. HR and HR manager bothnot picking the call. How long it will take to release the offer letter?

Can some one refer me to a position at FIS Global, I have the job ID.

What spas do you all recommend in Houston? I normally go to Chinatown for a cheap massage but I want to try to treat myself to a proper spa experience.

How do I get more involved in team room conversations? Any practical tips? I have good comebacks in my head just have trouble voicing them

Any Houston male 35+ looking to meet this weekend for a walk, brunch, afternoon movie, or chat?

No pressure just meeting. You have to be single. 😎😊

DM.

Anyone have any experience of how technical an interview with Baringa Technology Transformation is? I have a delivery background, and specifically extensive experience in Testing and Agile Delivery but I would not say I am a deeply technical person so I'm a bit concerned about what to expect

Looking for some interesting plays that are not Doge, GME, etc (already in those 😅). Thoughts?

Applied for a role with Salesforce and had both a talent advisor and corporate recruiter reach out to schedule time to talk about the role. Is this normal for the recruiting process for two different people to reach out to schedule time? Is one more senior than the other/different approach?

Hello Fishes,
I cleared the Level 2 interview as an Appian developer. Could you please let me know what Level 3 interview would be about? Thr HR said it's an interaction session with the panel. But should I be prepared technically?

Today the cash register broke down while a customer was waiting with 4 pallets of Monster. He yelled at me.

How do I get better at product strategy? Specifically for google PM onsite questions

Hi all! First post here: my husband and I are thinking of getting solar panels and battery storage but have some sticker shock (would require a sizable loan). Anyone in a similar boat and how has the experience been?

I’m really discouraged. My after tax / after 401k contributions etc. take home pay is $6,500 monthly. I have $60,000 in savings / stocks for a down payment but even looking at a $550,000 home, my monthly payment would be about $3,400 from the calculators I’ve been using. Is that too high?

So discouraged that houses where I live are about 50% higher than what they were 2 years ago, and now interest rates are around 5.25% for my credit score. This is like a 1750 sq foot home

I went from making $70k the last 7 years to now started a new job a month ago making $130k plus $10k bonus every year, and $60k in RSUs. I have $70k in my 401k and around $50k in savings. Want to get out of the Silicon Valley which has been home my whole life and buy in TX or AZ a ~$400k house. I have about $20k in student loans which my dad has offered to pay (wants to make up for never supporting me) but I’m waiting to see what Biden decides for student loans. Is this feasible? Credit is ~615

Anyone with experience in the short term rental space willing to connect?

I was in the market for a first time home in New York but the market and rates got too out of hand. Recently pivoted to a few out of state options for an STR and would love to learn from someone who's set one up.

Thanks!

What is the most difficult part of buying a home for the first time?

Looking to purchase my first home…yes at 47 years old…single family for me and my 4 daughters. Need a good mortgage with a low interest and a good program for teachers. In Northern California

I'd like to buy, but the market is absolutely atrocious currently

Has anyone dealt with financing a non-warrantable condo? About to drop out of the deal because I can’t find a lender. My finances are fully in order, issue is the building.

Anyone here willing to connect/talk about buying a house in Toronto. Would really appreciate it. I am just overwhelmed thinking about it and not taking any action.

Anybody here a FTB in London, UK?
If so what kind of mortgage rates are you expecting?

Please suggest some good banks for mortgage rates. First time condo buyer.

Buying new home first time in Austin, what you recommend to do 10% down payment or 20%. If I do 20% then saving around 60k in a year. Considering inflation is coming and house prices is going down day by day.

What do you wish you knew before you began the home buying process for the first time? What would change if you could go back to the beginning of the process?

If I see one more article on how millennials are ruining the economy or housing market by not buying enough homes or selling enough homes I'm going to scream. We were saving for 3 years before Covid and had to use a solid chunk to take care of ourselves and our families during quarantine. Now that we're ready to save again inflation and COL are at an all-time high and we're headed into a recession. And somehow this is my fault for what...not being a boomer? Bffr.

Any recommendation for best brokers / banks for jumbo mortgage rates? NY metro area. Was quoted ~5.6% last week from Guaranteed Rate, but not sure if they’re brokering or lending themselves. If the former, I’d think I could find better rate going direct to lender.

With interest rates between 6.5% and 7.5%, it is safe to say that buyers are slowing down in their search.

I am a real estate agent who is in the process of closing on her first home. We offered $15k under list and asked for closing costs to be paid for. Granted, this is in a very small rural town; however, just know... If you have been looking for a home for the last 2 years and have not had great luck, now is the time to take advantage of the changing market. You can refi when rates drop.

What are some of the things that were a MUST when buying your first home and what were some things that you were more flexible with and why? I’m having a discussion with my partner about what we absolutely need and what can be worked on later. Also, any regrets?

Hi all! I’m new! I started the year off planning to save for a home for myself, then rates skyrocketed. So we’re holding off. Fast forward to the final quarter of the year and we were presented with the idea of a residential assisted living facility. The problem there is we’d still need to acquire property in order to run one. The only difference is the RAL would be a business and is already registered as such. Does anyone have any experience here?

Is it wise to buy a home now with high interest rates in nj or would it be wise to just wait and see? Looking to buy a house in central NJ

Thinking about using my VA loan in a few years. Any advice?