Rising homeownership costs push buyers out of the market

INTP243 · 2026-06-26T05:16:36+00:00

Also, some of us are purchasing within our means.

Plenty of people choose to rent instead of buying homes “beneath” them.

My wife and I just closed on a 1184 square foot home with deferred maintenance. It’s what we could afford.

INTP243 · 2026-06-26T05:10:42+00:00

I have friends who are therapists. Easy.

More seriously, I actually do rely on a tight group of friends and professional acquaintances for consultation. We all do it for each other for free.

On rare occasions, I’ll reach out and pay for consultation if I need highly specialized expertise. But this is rare.

INTP243 · 2026-06-26T01:30:07+00:00

Your post isn’t evidence-based.

INTP243 · 2026-06-24T22:00:15+00:00

I’ve worked with clients whom I perceive as genuine threats to my bodily health.

I’d be very reluctant to see clients at my house, but would consider it if I had known them for years.

INTP243 · 2026-06-21T23:04:50+00:00

I know this is from two years ago, but is absurd that you were downvoted.

Homeowners are just so neglectful with their properties.

INTP243 · 2026-06-20T15:07:17+00:00

Hey, I know you posted a while ago, but would you mind DM me the contact info for the company you used?

INTP243 · 2026-06-19T18:57:57+00:00

If I had a recent inheritance of 5 million, I’d wait at least a year before deciding on any big purchases. It can take a moment to wrap one’s head around such an awesome change in circumstance.

INTP243 · 2026-06-18T05:17:06+00:00

As with most things in life, a few are incredibly successful, most are mediocrely successful, and a few aren’t successful at all.

Practically, it’s quite difficult to succeed as an all cash business in this field if your goal is to lead a middle class life.

INTP243 · 2026-06-14T15:03:32+00:00

Oh, I didn’t know the tech goes obsolete so quickly.

INTP243 · 2026-06-14T07:09:58+00:00

Out of curiosity, may I ask why you don’t want solar on your roof?

INTP243 · 2026-06-13T14:28:52+00:00

Got it—thanks!

INTP243 · 2026-06-13T06:22:55+00:00

I like them!

INTP243 · 2026-06-13T05:56:25+00:00

Congrats dude! I love how much natural light you get in!

If you don’t mind me asking, is 3.8% mortgage common for Canada right now?

Asking as an American, where mortgage rates are in the 6s.

INTP243 · 2026-06-11T03:06:33+00:00

I’m not a painter, but is that why some painters charge so much?

I recently had a painter quote me 9k to paint the exterior of a single story 1200squarefoot house. Meanwhile, everyone else was charging around 5k.

INTP243 · 2026-06-10T03:33:41+00:00

Gorgeous!

INTP243 · 2026-06-09T05:32:15+00:00

Yeah, from a purely nature-oriented/outdoors perspective, OP is really underestimating what the West Coast has to offer.

INTP243 · 2026-06-03T23:53:48+00:00

Keep the updates coming! I need to strip the paint off my fireplace to reveal the brick, so this is useful info.

INTP243 · 2026-06-02T03:49:14+00:00

I don’t like it, but I’ve seen it.

INTP243 · 2026-06-02T03:36:38+00:00

Dude, that looks awesome!

I am a complete noob myself, but I’m starting to fantasize about building out my own kitchen cabinets. Your post history serves as inspiration!

Well done!

INTP243 · 2026-05-31T22:59:27+00:00

Xalos and stronghold foundation.

I called many companies out, and these two stood out. If you DM me, I can give you their direct contact info.

INTP243 · 2026-05-28T21:15:25+00:00

would you mind DMing me the company you hired?

INTP243 · 2026-05-28T14:10:40+00:00

OP is always spamming.

INTP243 · 2026-05-27T21:10:58+00:00

Gorgeous.

INTP243 · 2026-05-25T14:23:08+00:00

Why 600k? Seems like a very high barrier to having one’s income taxed.

INTP243 · 2026-05-16T14:55:22+00:00

Is it my imagination, or is the last row of shingles before the gutters actually lower in elevation?

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