You'll REGRET Buying a House This Year

I hate to say it, but you might regret buying a house this year. So many variables are playing a roll in this housing market that could become too costly for you. I’m going to take a deep dive into them and tell you why you may regret buying a house now. Bet you never thought you’d hear a realtor tell you you shouldn’t buy a house, yet here you are.

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Jacqueline "Jackie" Baker
NJ License 1541448
Coldwell Banker Realty
Allendale/Saddle River

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[AdamGreene]

I’m 35 and I have about $250k liquid in savings which I plan to put towards becoming a homeowner but based on the current high prices on real estate, do you suggest I hold from buying or do stocks for now?

[Riggsnic_co]

In my opinion, a housing market crash is imminent due to the high number of individuals who purchased homes above the asking price despite the low interest rates. These buyers find themselves in precarious situations as housing prices decline, leaving them without any equity. If they become unable to afford their homes, foreclosure becomes a likely outcome. Even attempting to sell would not yield any profits. This scenario is expected to impact a significant number of people, particularly in light of the anticipated surge in layoffs and the rapid increase in the cost of living.

[SeanTalkoff]

I’m in Ohio and the housing market here over the last 7-8 years is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Homes that were bought for $130K in 2015 are now being sold for $590k. I’m talking about tiny, disgusting, poorly built 950 square foot shit boxes in quiet mediocre neighbourhoods. Then you’ve got Better, average sized homes in nicer neighbourhoods that were $300K+ 10 years ago selling for $750k+ now. Wild times.

[NicholasBall]

Housing prices are unlikely to significantly decrease until there's a substantial increase in housing supply. In the USA, there's a shortage of millions of housing units, and construction isn't keeping pace. The constant demand for housing, coupled with population growth, means that even a slight price drop attracts numerous buyers who quickly absorb the available supply. I'm considering purchasing affordable houses in 2024 and possibly venturing into stock investments. When is the best time to enter the stock market? Some people say it is profitable, but others say it's risky. Any advice?

[FennaVa]

Back in the day, when I purchased my first home to live-in; that was Miami in the early 1990s, first mortgages with rates of 7% to 9% were typical. People will have to accept the possibility that we won't ever return to 5%. If sellers must sell, home prices will have to decline, and lower evaluations will follow. Pretty sure I'm not alone in my chain of thoughts.

[VansusVie]

I’m a new dad, I moved to the Bay Area a few years ago and I’m thinking of purchasing a single family home, but with real estate prices currently through the roof, is it still a good idea to buy a home or should I invest in stocks for now and just wait for a housing market correction? I heard Nvidia and AMD are strong buys.

[debbieforhim]

It is such a foolish argument when someone says an 8% mortgage interest is is NOT reasonable given the AVERAGE price of a home today vs. the average price of a home in the 1980s. I so feel for young people trying to live the American dream.

[bear]

I just want my own house man. I’m so sick of living with my parents and everyone treating housing like an investment above a basic living necessity. They just built a house down my street and they want $750k for it….HOW CAN ANYONE AFFORD THAT?!?!?

[nyacoustics]

waving an inspection to buy these over priced nightmares is just a disaster waiting.

[dawna]

I'm buying an RV and putting it on an acre of land here in Canada....desperate times call for creative measures!!

[cindyonyoutube]

Yes I bought in the early 80's & my rate was 13.5%. But the cost of the house was very low! Not like today with home prices being so high.

[Starfish]

If you are paying a lot in rent and CAN comfortably buy a house, buy a house and refi later. However do not pay over list price ….buy aggressively. Do NOT waive inspections. If you can live with mom and dad or live with friends and split rent for a year to save money for a down payment, DO IT. But don’t overextend …buy within your budget.

[martykeno]

Thank you for being honest in a world of lies

[md]

As soon as rates go down housing prices will rise. So good luck for anyone who is looking to buy. That ship has sailed for the majority of families.

[kats]

Never waive inspections. We were looking at a home this year. The previous owner added a room onto a deck. the wood was dry rotting.

[blakeniles]

The best time to buy a house, is as soon as you can afford one. You’ll never time the market

[Mariagreta-gvle]

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to pay off our mortgage early. We were both still working, and took the payment amount that we had been using to pay off our mortgage faster and we put it straight into investments. We were able to retire early because of almost 7 years of putting away what would have been our mortgage payment as well as maxing out our 401K/403B plans. Thankfully we were taught by both of our parents the value of living within our means. Thank you for your advice. I know it will help people. we are interested in investments that could set me up for retirement, I mean I've heard of people that netted hundreds of thousands during these crash, I listened to someone on a podcast who earned over $650K in less than a year, what's the strategy behind such returns?

[skuelmo]

Got the mother of all fixer uppers in a area we love, no issues but 5 years not cleaned, we call it grime mannor . We saved for a down-payment worked a miserable job and do not eat out . My husband has a special rate due to his job. We bought a home 150k bellow what we are approved for and are doing all renos ourselves. No regrets. We stuck to our budget and absolutely do not keep up with the joneses and will not tell the world we bought. I was raised by my grandparents, who taught me to think long term.

[scottlavoie]

I was very fortunate to buy my home in 2020 and not only did I get a great price, in a great neighborhood but I was locked in at 2.9% I did have an inspection done by a competent and professional company and they went over everything with a fine tooth comb - I am thrilled with my purchase!

[owxyivn]

So we bought in the winter. We bought on the PA/NJ border an hour from NYC. Our home appraised for 80k over what we offered. We got inspections as well. The home sat on the market at $460k we bought for 295k our interest rate is 6.5%. We got really lucky and we are in a GOOD neighborhood. It was a flip there are a bunch of things we have to fix but it has good bones. Since we’ve moved in the value of the home went up to $432k. I agree with everything you are saying. Take your time. Don’t wave inspections don’t over extend yourself don’t save appraisal. It took us 2 years to find out home. We took our time and when someone didn’t accept our offer we moved on. Don’t be afraid to walk away and use your local bank or bank you bank at for a mortgage they offer better deals.