NJ and well over 200,000 for a cracker box

Posted By: NJfool on 2007-06-17
In Reply to: Where are you? Wish I knew how to send - Lana

that needs about 100,000 worth of work. Property taxes are also much higher than many other states. Oh and let's not forget the prices of NJ auto insurance. Ever been to NJ????? I know, I don't get it either! LOL

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When's the best time to buy a house? - Luke S.
- best time to buy a house - sarmt
- I sort of know where you are coming from - sm
- That $6K a month I presume is before taxes - sm - XXX
  - This is w/o health insurance either - sm - XXX
- When you can afford it. - nm
- Are you putting down a lot, like half? - sm
  - a family member will help us.... - Luke S.
    - You have to have your own financial backing - Jane
    - You need professional advice - Rad MT
      - thank you for the advice .... nm - Luke S.
      - it's an overwhelming response - Luke S.
- It's a buyers market. Just hold on to that job. - Good luck.
- Does anyone else thinks this sounds - sm
  - please don't be rude - Luke S.
    - I apologize for coming off rude - sm
      - It's okay. - Luke S.
    - Not rude, just realistic...you asked... - mtc
- House poor - MIMT
  - With the prices of homes and property taxes today, just about everyone is house poor. - SM
    - We are also fortunate here in our area... - mtc
    - House costs here are not that fricking high - Lana
      - I guess you are right; it is where you live :( - sm
        Where are you? Wish I knew how to send - Lana
        NJ and well over 200,000 for a cracker box - NJfool
- Too much house for you on your income... - mtc
- Did you talk to a bank or mortgage company and see if you can get pre-approved? Seems - like your income is too low for such a costly hous
  - if we get to their 75,000 annual income qualification - Luke S.
  - ...house. Baby will only add on more expenses and maybe loss of - wife's income??? Plan it out! NM
    - Oh, and you forgot, his is not on a regular basis - Faith
    - interest-only payment - Luke S.
      - Here is an idea to find out if you can afford 2700 a month. - SM.
      - I know about the no interest loans - Annie
      - Wow, sounds like you want to jump right into the fire. - MSMT

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