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#RI-6aab6d0b·5 months ago·
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“Buying parent's house with gift of equity”
What Actually Happened
Discovered unexpected reduction in parent's sale proceeds after gift of equity
What I wish I knew
"Gift of equity reduces parent's sale proceeds, not just down payment"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Carefully review paperwork and clarify gift of equity impact"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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