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re: In the market for a house...
Posted on 5/8/24 at 8:03 pm to jlovel7
Posted on 5/8/24 at 8:03 pm to jlovel7
A home is one of the best investments you can make, regardless of mortgage rate. If you have a steady income and can slot it into your budget, pull the trigger, you can always refinance if rates take a miraculous turn downward.
From someone who waited too long, there is no benefit in waiting for a better rate. If you’re ready, then go. It’ll only be marginally better in even 2-3 years time
From someone who waited too long, there is no benefit in waiting for a better rate. If you’re ready, then go. It’ll only be marginally better in even 2-3 years time
This post was edited on 5/8/24 at 8:50 pm
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:17 pm to CecilShortsHisPants
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A home is one of the best investments you can make, regardless of mortgage rate.
This is just a bogus statement that disregards realities on life stage, personal finances, and income outlook.
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If you have a steady income and can slot it into your budget,
No kidding...the problem is the OP can't afford a home in his area that effectively meets required criteria.
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From someone who waited too long, there is no benefit in waiting for a better rate. If you’re ready, then go. It’ll only be marginally better in even 2-3 years time
It's not about rate shopping but you are greatly discounting the impact even 'marginally better' rates have over the life of a loan.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 4:52 am to CecilShortsHisPants
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A home is one of the best investments you can make
In general, this can be true.
Sometimes the reality is you do not know how long you will be in an area. In the army I moved around a good bit. We did not buy a house each and every time we moved. Some assignments were on,y 2-3 years. Some companies have similar situations.
Over a generation, a house probably is a good investment, but will it harmonize with every possible 3 year time period when I need to move?
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