FinanceHousing
#RI-69a90a38·4 months ago·
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“To buy a house in 1999”
What Actually Happened
House price increased over 6 times, making it unaffordable
What I wish I knew
"To consider long-term housing market trends"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research and budget before buying a house"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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