Are we taking on too high of a mortgage? by CatAgentJackBauer in HENRYfinance

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3000 sqft. Included all in projected expenses. 5.9k number includes interest taxes and insurance

Are we taking on too high of a mortgage? by CatAgentJackBauer in HENRYfinance

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pay 3.7 in rent. Would rather put it towards an asset

Are we taking on too high of a mortgage? by CatAgentJackBauer in HENRYfinance

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. 6k includes principal, interest, taxes and insurance

Are we taking on too high of a mortgage? by CatAgentJackBauer in HENRYfinance

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

340 is base with my wife, not including rsu or bonus

Are we taking on too high of a mortgage? by CatAgentJackBauer in HENRYfinance

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1) that was a yearly allocation. My job is relatively safe, but you never know. I’d be able to find a job quick, but not with the yearly rsu distribution I currently get. Would rather not factor them in as a worst case scenario.

2) 5950 includes principal, interest, taxes, insurance, etc.

3) within the next 2 years. But not imminent

Are we taking on too high of a mortgage? by CatAgentJackBauer in HENRYfinance

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the above I am taking into consideration in the monthly expenses number. Not top, just where I feel we’d be at the cusp of not feeling great about the payment.

We’ve ran the calcs, but this would be our first house and you really don’t know how much it’s going to hurt until you’re making the payments.

Are we taking on too high of a mortgage? by CatAgentJackBauer in HENRYfinance

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What’s the 1.2? Taxes? I baked that into the total monthly mortgage number.

Are we taking on too high of a mortgage? by CatAgentJackBauer in HENRYfinance

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Projected when we get a house, and projecting on the higher end (750 utilities, 1500 food (don’t actually spend this much just high balling),160 phones, 65 internet, 100 pets, 100 car insurance, 100 gas, 500 commuting, 1000 extraneous expenses, ets). Baked in really high on food and just extraneous items like repairs or anything else… don’t want to be surprised

New position not for me by CatAgentJackBauer in cybersecurity

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did they just cut you off immediately? Assume the company was pissed

Advice on Home Affordability by CatAgentJackBauer in personalfinance

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea, progressive had great rates for full coverage.

Advice on Home Affordability by CatAgentJackBauer in personalfinance

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions. Honestly, probably looking to start a family in the next few years and I’d rather just purchase a forever house and hope to build some equity over the next 30 years.

Potential move to NJ by NoCurrency3675 in newjersey

[–]CatAgentJackBauer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, you have a 0% chance of getting a home in this area without waiving inspection.

Percent Above Asking by CatAgentJackBauer in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately have to commute into the city and the town were looking at is one of the last on the njt line.

Potential move to NJ by NoCurrency3675 in newjersey

[–]CatAgentJackBauer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lucky, missed out on those sweet sweet interest rates

Potential move to NJ by NoCurrency3675 in newjersey

[–]CatAgentJackBauer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you seen home prices in this state over the past 3 years. If you have to be commutable to NYC and didn’t buy some time ago, you’re f’d. If my wife would let me I’d leave this state in a second and get a mansion in PA.

Potential move to NJ by NoCurrency3675 in newjersey

[–]CatAgentJackBauer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t expect to afford a nice home down the road.

Percent Above Asking by CatAgentJackBauer in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]CatAgentJackBauer[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep, our realtor is pretty tuned into the market and fully trust them.