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Post by tofumix77 on Oct 6, 2013 5:19:23 GMT -5
Seems like the main goal in life is to be able to afford a home and then obviously live in it. Do any of you fear like you'll never own your home free and clear?
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Post by abbybaby on Oct 6, 2013 6:08:56 GMT -5
At this rate, 400,000 will never be affordable
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Post by gibson on Oct 6, 2013 6:31:52 GMT -5
The cost is only about 250,000 here, but I'm screwed too.
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Post by blackmagic on Oct 6, 2013 6:33:40 GMT -5
I really dont want to rent forever, but I cant afford to own a property.
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Post by Patriotic Kerry on Oct 6, 2013 7:57:52 GMT -5
Been saving up for 8 years. I should be good soon to afford a mortgage.
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Post by boots on Oct 6, 2013 10:06:18 GMT -5
It would cost $950 a month for where I want to live..  |
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Post by Malakai the guy on Oct 6, 2013 13:17:25 GMT -5
1400 a month here and up
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Post by purged on Oct 6, 2013 15:54:49 GMT -5
This is my ultimate future goal. Right now, I'm renting.
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Post by Miss Rozelyn on Oct 6, 2013 19:24:06 GMT -5
Still hoping a rich doctor will take care of that.
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Post by Yankeefan1955 on Oct 7, 2013 5:37:10 GMT -5
Isnt the market supposed to be getting better?
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Post by Dependable Dog on Oct 7, 2013 5:37:42 GMT -5
^I dont know but TV keeps claiming it's best to invest in a "down market"
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Post by Yankeefan1955 on Oct 7, 2013 5:38:10 GMT -5
I don't trust any of those infomercials. They make money off our lack of knowledge in real estate.
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Post by Brittany Robinson on Oct 7, 2013 8:24:26 GMT -5
This is why so many people are renting into their 30s. It's hard to afford a home.
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Post by Stumpzzz on Oct 7, 2013 8:50:24 GMT -5
It took us a while to afford a home...Purchased our first home in March 2011, I was 28 at the time. It took us a while since we wanted to make sure financially we were ok with what the costs would be. My advice based on my experience. If you can "be your own realtor" do it. We bought from the owner with no realtors involved, saved a crap load of commission fees. They agreed to pay closing costs early on in the process and when we went to close, they handed us a check for $2,800  It was a timely and painstaking process at times, but we learned a crap load about buying a house, the forms, and everything in between. Well worth it. Renting sucked, but you have to do it until you're ready. Owning/purchasing/closing on a home is one of the best feelings you'll ever feel. Just knowing the property and home is yours is a great feeling. Of course that comes with alot of responsibility too. My handy man skills are increasing..but only by trial and error. |
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Post by Polly on Oct 7, 2013 8:52:37 GMT -5
^That's really great. My mom keeps telling me we need realtors and lawyers and all these other people.
How come you were able to do it all alone?
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It was a timely and painstaking process at times, but we learned a crap load about buying a house, the forms, and everything in between. Well worth it.