Can I Afford My Dream Home? (I’d Have To Break Some Rules…)
May 22, 2024
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Exploring the dilemma of affording a dream home while breaking the 25% income rule. Emphasizing the balance between dreams and financial practicality. Providing insights on emotional decisions in housing and navigating challenges like property depreciation and landlord issues.
Evaluating potential income growth and expense reduction is crucial before considering exceeding the 25% housing rule for purchasing a dream home.
Utilizing a HELOC for home renovations requires careful assessment of cash flow, purpose of renovation, and responsible management of debt.
Deep dives
Considerations for Affording Your Dream Home
When debating whether to exceed the 25% of gross income housing rule for purchasing a dream home, factors like defining the dream home, assessing current financial trajectory, and potential income growth are critical. Understanding if your income is likely to rise, expenses decrease, and if the home's affordability will improve over time is essential to balance financial stability with dream home aspirations.
Using HELOC for Home Renovation
HELOCs can be valuable tools when considering home renovations, balancing the benefits of using debt with repaying it in a reasonable timeline. Understanding the purpose of renovation, assessing one's ability to cash flow the project, and responsibly managing the line of credit are crucial aspects to consider when utilizing a HELOC for home improvement.
Selling Emotional Real Estate Assets
Selling a property filled with emotions, like grief, requires distinguishing between emotional attachment and financial considerations. Evaluating tax implications, engaging a professional real estate agent, and considering alternatives like renting the property can help in navigating emotional decisions about selling real estate assets.
"We want to buy our dream house, but we'll have to go past 25% gross income to do it. Are we allowed to break the Money Guy housing rule if we're saving well over 25% for retirement?"
We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode!
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