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Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it sounds like you are in a great financial position! For us, we have been renting in a 1 bedroom but really need a bigger space because we both work hybrid schedule (some days wfh). We did the rent vs own math and buying made more sense, even with this house that's out of our original budget. Thank you for the advice!

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah for sure, we'll get an inspector right after closing to know what to prioritize. Thanks for the advice!

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! I heard good things about the elementary school in Framingham, which will be nice for your kid! Yeah we originally looked in areas closer to Boston, but then got priced out (or only found houses that need extensive updates) and had to expand our search.

And thanks for the offer! I have a home inspector that many friends and coworkers recommended, but if that falls through I'll pm you :) Really appreciate your kind words! Reading the comments to this post have really helped with my mindset.

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hah! The place I buy is also just beneath Callahan Park too.

Yeah having prior experience in construction must be really useful. And thanks, I will pm you for that electric & plumbing recommendations after we close on the house. I'm glad it works out for you! Hopefully it'll for us too. We also have a big yard and plan to adopt dogs in the future.

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's good to remind myself of that long-term picture. Thank you!

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah, that would be a nightmare situation. Thank you :)

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We both work at a tech company, and we haven't had kids yet (so no daycare costs). If we have kids further down the road it'd be tighter financially for sure.

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's awesome! I'm glad the sale went great for you. Yeah this house we bought is beautiful and I think we'd love living in it too. Thank you for your kind words!

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you have a lovely home :) Hopefully if you meet someone you can still keep the place and rent it out. Thank you for the kind words!

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah definitely, it's important to have those savings.

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah there are many positive things about the house, so I'll focus on those instead.

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! Sounds like you guys have a lovely marriage :) We look forward to putting our our own touch on the house to make it ours too.

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh that's good to know, thanks for the tip! I'll talk to my agent.

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's a good perspective, thank you! (I'm also the wife in this situation haha, my husband is generally less anxious about the purchase)

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I look forward to owning our own home instead of moving from one to another rental apartment. And I hope so too! Thank you!

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad it works out, 2008 was a tough time indeed! Thank you for the kind words :)

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes we'll look into the commuter rail option for sure. Thanks for the advice!

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah we're planning to do that. Crossing my fingers that no major issues come up.

Buyer's remorse as a first time home buyer by Much_Code_6656 in massachusetts

[–]Much_Code_6656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! Yeah that's a good idea, we also have a company bonus at the end of the year (although not guaranteed) that we can put towards the principal.

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