My Advice to Homeowners in 2024 - WATCH THIS Before Acting

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  • @clearvaluetax9382
    @clearvaluetax9382  Před měsícem +11

    Here’s how much home you can afford (based on your salary): czcams.com/video/RJEk9mG5JHM/video.html

  • @slimpickens8343
    @slimpickens8343 Před měsícem +1574

    I’m 31. Have never worked harder and have never been able to afford less. Yet they tell us the economy is booming

    • @jramos0010
      @jramos0010 Před měsícem +163

      it is booming just not for us

    • @synewparadigm
      @synewparadigm Před měsícem +129

      "You will own nothing and you will be happy " Klaus schwab at WEF

    • @Julian-1111
      @Julian-1111 Před měsícem

      They’re lying- Vote them OUT.

    • @fuqutube
      @fuqutube Před měsícem +134

      Vote better..

    • @ahberlowkz852
      @ahberlowkz852 Před měsícem +34

      It's a different kinda booming. People who work in the tech industry aren't complaining about shit.

  • @J-Rod73
    @J-Rod73 Před měsícem +1662

    Taxed on things we ALREADY paid taxes on is such BULLSHIT.

    • @vladimirofsvalbard9477
      @vladimirofsvalbard9477 Před měsícem +97

      Wait till you pay taxes on your social security since you'll likely still be working lol

    • @J-Rod73
      @J-Rod73 Před měsícem +6

      @@vladimirofsvalbard9477 🙄👎

    • @crazeekids9744
      @crazeekids9744 Před měsícem

      Property tax is legalized theft.

    • @patriotsforegolf9859
      @patriotsforegolf9859 Před měsícem +18

      @@vladimirofsvalbard9477 technically you do pay taxes on SS- if your income limits call for it - I pay tax on 85% of my SS

    • @vladimirofsvalbard9477
      @vladimirofsvalbard9477 Před měsícem

      @@patriotsforegolf9859 Spot on!

  • @mariorta5017
    @mariorta5017 Před měsícem +653

    We just paid off our home last black friday. Took us 9 yrs and 5 months. Just on 04/05/24 did last payment on our last debt. Feels amazing to be free.

  • @LaughOutLouie88
    @LaughOutLouie88 Před měsícem +337

    Property tax is pure theft especially after paying a mortgage off.

    • @Koushi82
      @Koushi82 Před měsícem +11

      Wrong income tax is pure theft or tax you are paying for the infrastructure giving your house value nub

    • @jameskroeger1436
      @jameskroeger1436 Před měsícem

      All taxation is theft

    • @dreamchaser5758
      @dreamchaser5758 Před měsícem +22

      How? Property taxes fund the municipality where the house is located, critical services like law enforcement, schools, fire/paramedics and public works. Citizens still utilize services regardless if their homes are paid off or not.

    • @NoNo-ng9sl
      @NoNo-ng9sl Před měsícem +22

      ​@dreamchaser5758 there's other ways to collect those taxes. Half of my property tax goes towards the school district I'm in.....I don't have kids.

    • @giovannidigitalart
      @giovannidigitalart Před měsícem +12

      Taxes pay for good and services. Now tax breaks and loopholes for 1% now that's a criminal. Trickle down has never worked.

  • @MikeCrawch
    @MikeCrawch Před měsícem +878

    My house was 2.65%.
    Sold it. Paid off all my debts.
    And now I’m back living with my grandparents and saving 2k a month.
    Yes it sucks having to go back to my grandparents, but the feeling of no debt whatsoever is the best feeling in the word! No college debt, no car debt, and no credit card debt!

    • @debbietucker1038
      @debbietucker1038 Před měsícem +171

      And the older folks can definitely use the help with lots of things. And probably enjoy your company.

    • @arcadiagreen150
      @arcadiagreen150 Před měsícem +84

      "You will own nothing and you will like it"
      -Klaus Schwab

    • @justacitygirl
      @justacitygirl Před měsícem +39

      Sounds like my dream life. Assuming your grandparents are cool, which most aren't.

    • @MikeCrawch
      @MikeCrawch Před měsícem +59

      @@justacitygirl
      Asian parents and grandparents are cool.
      They push you to get the f out of the house when you’re in high school but beg you to come back after college. It’s really weird lol

    • @Celticsfan10134
      @Celticsfan10134 Před měsícem +48

      Should've rented the place out

  • @Nwakaego_
    @Nwakaego_ Před měsícem +80

    The only CZcams channel I trust for this type of information. Brian is honest, straight to the point and no fluff or lies.💯 Thanks, Brian!

  • @austininmedford
    @austininmedford Před měsícem +382

    The only youtube channel I consistently watch for information about the economy. Thanks!

    • @never2be07
      @never2be07 Před měsícem +9

      Better than CNN

    • @dankcastle9092
      @dankcastle9092 Před měsícem +5

      Yup, without bias noise

    • @misslady582
      @misslady582 Před měsícem +4

      Agreed. When I started following his channel for covid news... the financial updates were super helpful when I was in school studying for my bachelor's degree in finance. 😊

    • @feelgoodsongs1
      @feelgoodsongs1 Před měsícem +1

      The best channel for sure! Thank you!

    • @mwashi401
      @mwashi401 Před měsícem +1

      Me too! Brian is on point!!

  • @martytempleton3734
    @martytempleton3734 Před měsícem +341

    I’m in the “just surviving”bracket 😮 $2369 is my mortgage at 6.25%ish . It does feel “ brutal” but renting was about the same amount for a 3 bedroom.

    • @alexleal7643
      @alexleal7643 Před měsícem +31

      Oooof. I had the same interest rate before I financed in 2021. I went from 6.25% to 2.875. My payment dropped by around $500. Insane how much more you pay. Hopefully it changes soon.❤

    • @antareschen4451
      @antareschen4451 Před měsícem +5

      Mine at 6.75% 😂

    • @gunerguner3260
      @gunerguner3260 Před měsícem +9

      Just locked in at %6.99😫

    • @tdf123emcee2
      @tdf123emcee2 Před měsícem +3

      You can always refinance. Jeez.

    • @piusjrna1
      @piusjrna1 Před měsícem +3

      Wow. It’s crazy man, my numbers are the exact same. I’m signing ✍️ on Monday.

  • @TheZoePath
    @TheZoePath Před měsícem +173

    The 6%--7% rates are only brutal because home prices and cost of living are so high today. I bought my first home in 1998 with a 6.5% interest rate, but the home only cost me $145K, plus all other life expenses were much lower than today. The problem is that compounding inflation is strangling paychecks.

    • @user-ji6qj1db3u
      @user-ji6qj1db3u Před měsícem +8

      And bc we are not paid enough!! Our salaries are stagnant AGAIN!!! In some states the minimum is an insult $7.50!! Is disgusting!!

    • @Koyotee25
      @Koyotee25 Před měsícem +1

      exactly.

    • @Koushi82
      @Koushi82 Před měsícem +1

      So lower prop values

    • @abigaila7341
      @abigaila7341 Před měsícem +8

      The problem is actually greedy corporations inflating prices and taking advantage of the poor and middle class.

    • @void5239
      @void5239 Před měsícem

      Exactly. Trying to buy my first home atm and it is BRUTAL

  • @bobbyhernandez9558
    @bobbyhernandez9558 Před měsícem +425

    My mortgage has gone from 875 per month to 1100 just because of property tax and absurd insurance rates.

    • @valdivia1234567
      @valdivia1234567 Před měsícem +25

      Same here.

    • @UniqueJ
      @UniqueJ Před měsícem +13

      Same here.
      Insurance for the year was about 9XX when I first got my home in 2021 (with a 2.7 interest rate 🙂) Now the yearly insurance rate is 1,1XX (more than double😡) then there's the tax increase. 😒🤬

    • @paullowell3342
      @paullowell3342 Před měsícem +36

      You shouldn’t be escrowing your taxes/insurance. 1,100 is crazy low btw. You’re doin much better than most

    • @talkingcrow6385
      @talkingcrow6385 Před měsícem +12

      Same went from 1100 to 1550. All taxes and insurance

    • @bobbyhernandez9558
      @bobbyhernandez9558 Před měsícem

      @@paullowell3342 thanks, yeah we won't be making that mistake again

  • @brandonburns5365
    @brandonburns5365 Před měsícem +325

    I think paying off your mortgage is the best way to go. I think one of the benefits that is undervalued is. The peace of mind of knowing as long as you keep up with your property taxes, keeps a roof over you and your love ones. Especially during times like this.

    • @bennym1956
      @bennym1956 Před měsícem +28

      Especially when you retire.

    • @lisadinthongsai1383
      @lisadinthongsai1383 Před měsícem +11

      Well said

    • @prevailathletics2951
      @prevailathletics2951 Před měsícem +14

      It depends on your own goals. If you are content with the life you live and house you live in then yes pay down your house.
      If you are trying to grow and leverage yourself during this time then don’t pay your house off.

    • @todddunn945
      @todddunn945 Před měsícem +3

      Plus you can save some or all of the money that was going for your mortgage.

    • @riderdie1603
      @riderdie1603 Před měsícem +5

      Realistically it’s probably better for people, since most won’t actually take the difference and keep it in the savings account they’ll just increase their standard of living.

  • @waltersoapjack6123
    @waltersoapjack6123 Před měsícem +129

    Best investing CZcams channel. No frills, no theatrics, facts, and solid information. Thank you

    • @mwashi401
      @mwashi401 Před měsícem +5

      Absolutely!! Love his transparency!

    • @Honeycomblife
      @Honeycomblife Před měsícem +3

      Exactly I hate the other stupid channels with click bait and fire graphics and dramatics

  • @justacinnamonbun8658
    @justacinnamonbun8658 Před měsícem +410

    I have to buy a house this year, I have no choice, I've been waiting since 2019 and the family grew, it's too big and I'm not renting a 3 bedroom apartment or house for what I can pay for it on a mortgage. Not looking for anything fancy, as long as the roof and foundation is good that's all I need, I can fix everything in between.

    • @harveytaylor0101
      @harveytaylor0101 Před měsícem +18

      Facts

    • @goler6477
      @goler6477 Před měsícem +39

      should have bought in 2019, good luck with inflated prices

    • @11bftw
      @11bftw Před měsícem +9

      Iterating you should have bought in 2019, this channel helped me make that choice.

    • @House_hacker_619
      @House_hacker_619 Před měsícem +1

      Make sure you shop for rates preferably broker

    • @ychongy
      @ychongy Před měsícem +7

      Just Be prepared to refinance

  • @SignalCorps1
    @SignalCorps1 Před měsícem +31

    As someone who has invested in real estate for decades, worked in jobs with heavy finance components and have my MBA in Finance, this man is giving excellent advice across the board. There is nothing I disagree with other than homes are so overvalued at present that I’m not certain real estate prices will go up when the Fed finally starts dropping rates. I think metros that boomed during COVID need to correct first, but this is just speculation on my part. Listen to this man if you’re not experienced in this area. All the best

  • @AB-yr2eo
    @AB-yr2eo Před měsícem +101

    Thank you for confirming my bias. I got in at 7% last year and I've been paying down my mortgage like crazy, basically double the amount because I'd like to have it paid off ASAP without paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional interest. I have an emergency fund but I don't plan on saving any extra cash anytime soon. That's all going to my mortgage.

  • @user-xo1lg3nj8m
    @user-xo1lg3nj8m Před měsícem +34

    Perfect timing. Im shopping around for insurance quotes, it went up by $1500! No claims or nothing, simply inflation. We are 22K away, with 4.75 interest, we are aiming to paying off our mortgage this year, we want peace in mind.

  • @ancientoneyog-sothoth6112
    @ancientoneyog-sothoth6112 Před měsícem +52

    Paid off house yes u have insurance and prop taxes but mortgage paid off is PRICELESS

  • @turbografx7
    @turbografx7 Před měsícem +22

    paid the house off last year, best decision of my life. rental property is nearly paid off, and have been focusing on maxing out both ROTHs and investing in other ways. with 3 kids, no debt outside the rental has made life much essier. this video is fantastic advice, thanks for all the great content!

  • @coder_117
    @coder_117 Před měsícem +68

    I have a 2.75% mortgage & feel like it's bittersweet. Sweet because it's a very low rate. Bitter because now I'm trapped. I can't go anywhere if i wanted to because literally any other house is going to have a higher interest rate that I probably wouldn't be able to afford.

  • @scottcoleman2876
    @scottcoleman2876 Před měsícem +173

    If the country goes sideways I'd rather own my house outright in case of job loss.

    • @alinavoron5659
      @alinavoron5659 Před měsícem +17

      Yeah. As long as you can afford Propert taxes and insurance that went up for me personally 25% in just 1 year.

    • @deshawndac4163
      @deshawndac4163 Před měsícem +1

      Exactly.

    • @Fjb.trumpwon
      @Fjb.trumpwon Před měsícem +8

      @@alinavoron5659property taxes isn't that much Burger King workers could pay that electricity, oil to heat it and still have money left over

    • @fah232
      @fah232 Před měsícem +2

      But you'll still have property taxes.

    • @thebigballer2434
      @thebigballer2434 Před měsícem +1

      if the country goes sideways your house will become worthless. better to rent and have the flexibility to flee the country in that case

  • @davidnunez8777
    @davidnunez8777 Před měsícem +39

    I paid off the house and not only do I save on interest payments, I save over $6000 annually on homeowners insurance. Is there a risk in self insuring your home? For sure., but this home has stood the test of time and survived every single hurricane since it was built in 1954. I'll take my chances.

  • @Isaak1030
    @Isaak1030 Před měsícem +20

    I hesitated, found 2.7 acres for 10k, slept on it and by morning it was sold

  • @Theashleydenise
    @Theashleydenise Před měsícem +143

    Im group #1…im staying put and will just continue to remodel and do updates. Prices are getting more ridiculous out here!

    • @markigirl2757
      @markigirl2757 Před měsícem +10

      Sameeee I always have to remind my husband to be grateful we own this home we have currently 😅

    • @Honeycomblife
      @Honeycomblife Před měsícem +8

      Same! I'ma stay my butt here ! 😂

    • @deesharii4893
      @deesharii4893 Před 15 dny +1

      Exactly!! It’s not that serious.

  • @NaiSaetern-tp6fi
    @NaiSaetern-tp6fi Před měsícem +138

    Just paid off my house. More saving

  • @daviddavis6745
    @daviddavis6745 Před měsícem +56

    We bought brand new construction with 5.75% last year. June 26,2023. You nailed it! All we can do is try and SURVIVE 🙏

    • @rstscott
      @rstscott Před měsícem +11

      You should be happy at 5.75%. Twenty years ago that was considered impossible. In fact, it’s quite possible rates won’t return to those levels for many years.

    • @nanciemua760
      @nanciemua760 Před měsícem +1

      We are on the same boat with interest and year we bought it for. Just trying to survive

    • @Koushi82
      @Koushi82 Před měsícem

      New is cheaper than old yep

    • @ccnaz1
      @ccnaz1 Před měsícem +1

      We Bought February 2023 with 5.9 🙏🏽

  • @barium0u812
    @barium0u812 Před měsícem +55

    I'm # 3 Paid off our 3% mortgage in 2021 and the feeling of debt free from creditors is Life!

    • @shouse94
      @shouse94 Před měsícem +7

      Should have kept that low loan and took the surplus money to stocks.

    • @barium0u812
      @barium0u812 Před měsícem +2

      @@shouse94 Who said I didn't take that savings and invested? Not me.

    • @cyrusm3391
      @cyrusm3391 Před měsícem +2

      ​@@barium0u812 your biggest investment asset besides stocks WAS your home. Right now has the least risk compared to stocks too. Shouldve kept it.

    • @barium0u812
      @barium0u812 Před měsícem

      ​@@cyrusm3391I purchased Gold when it was $1800 and look now.

    • @deshawndac4163
      @deshawndac4163 Před měsícem +3

      Well, now the mortgage is paid. And they still have the amount that the mortgage was, as surplus money. ​@shouse94

  • @steveholmes1736
    @steveholmes1736 Před měsícem +20

    I find your comment spot on! Home prices will certainly rise as interest rates fall next year and beyond. Surviving is the key point during this time. Good luck to everybody.

  • @richmercedes
    @richmercedes Před měsícem +156

    2.75%…nothing is getting me out of this rate.

    • @NurseMJ986
      @NurseMJ986 Před měsícem +26

      2.5%. I feel so blessed to have refinanced during covid.

    • @hopoutside
      @hopoutside Před měsícem +18

      2.25%…same

    • @DR-oy9wc
      @DR-oy9wc Před měsícem

      Watch how they raise everything else besides your fix rates. They want us to own nothing, remember that.

    • @SensSword
      @SensSword Před měsícem +21

      2.25% as well with less than $150k to go on the mortgage.

    • @alexleal7643
      @alexleal7643 Před měsícem +10

      2.875% hehehe. Refinanced during covid. ❤

  • @TT-co3gj
    @TT-co3gj Před měsícem +12

    Spot on. Buyers - listen to him, do not overpay. Seeing too many folks getting caught up in FOMO. You or you agent needs to be looking at comps. Do not be the one person in the neighborhood that has set the bar for new high value.

  • @ImmortalThor13
    @ImmortalThor13 Před měsícem +17

    Best line of the video: just because you can, doesn't mean you should. 👏

  • @jonrios1389
    @jonrios1389 Před měsícem +74

    Most of us don’t have the money for a home now of days

  • @jayc4715
    @jayc4715 Před měsícem +29

    I hate debt...paid off house is always good..less stress

  • @thesuperdingos
    @thesuperdingos Před měsícem +61

    Property tax’s and homeowners insurance…be careful for that! That’s how they’re gonna try to get people

    • @43178
      @43178 Před měsícem +11

      Yeah. Our property tax has gone up twice, and we've had our townhouse for only three years.

    • @DR-oy9wc
      @DR-oy9wc Před měsícem

      💯 correct

    • @EJ84x
      @EJ84x Před měsícem +5

      I never understood the term priced out of your house until I bought one and had to start dealing with my escrow and then it made so much sense

    • @Samurai31631
      @Samurai31631 Před měsícem

      To the OP. I found it odd that they want to cut interest rates. Your comment makes sense. Cut rates, inflate home prices, increase property taxes and insurance costs. The Fed and the US Gov’t are diabolical.

  • @icecoldthegeneral
    @icecoldthegeneral Před měsícem +16

    Your channel is the only channel that makes any sense in this day & age

  • @kyleestrada1222
    @kyleestrada1222 Před měsícem +19

    As a homeowner my plan is to wait for the rate cuts and once the house buying frenzy begins again im going to sell and move to Mexico.

  • @Chaosmite
    @Chaosmite Před měsícem +19

    I refinanced in 2021 to get 2.125% down from 3.875% in 2013

  • @warlok363
    @warlok363 Před měsícem +15

    Personally, i paid off my mortgage in six years when i had a 3.75% on it after max retirement contributions.
    It was always better for me to take Standard Deduction.
    In Texas, you do have some benefits legally when you own your primary home outright. One thing if you get sued, they can't take your home. Just pay your taxes and HOA if you got one
    Anyone else can get bent.

  • @turntables3835
    @turntables3835 Před měsícem +77

    Love how all the people bragging about their low mortgage rates are saying how they’re never going to sell their homes. Careful. Never say never. Life has a way of humbling you.

    • @lexilexi8548
      @lexilexi8548 Před měsícem +31

      If you were in that group I’m sure you would feel the same way lol 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @sharpie132
      @sharpie132 Před měsícem +27

      The hate is real in this comment

    • @jordandowland7256
      @jordandowland7256 Před měsícem +14

      We never intend to sell, but yes jobs, death, and divorce do happen to some.

    • @nofugs2458
      @nofugs2458 Před měsícem +15

      I already lost my job and got divorced. Unless I die, I’m never selling 😂

    • @JJ-pl2tl
      @JJ-pl2tl Před měsícem +15

      Lol how to say youre jealous without saying youre jealous.

  • @LivingRetirement
    @LivingRetirement Před měsícem +10

    Once again, excellent video. I 100% agree with you; if you need to buy a home, do it now. Prices will just go up. My roofer just told me that since October last year, prices for shingles went up by 23%! Plus: If you buy now and rates fall later on, do refinancing. But always do a fixed rate loan.

  • @karenreiners5226
    @karenreiners5226 Před měsícem +5

    The honesty is why I keep watching. Don't be sorry! Thank you for all the help!

  • @MCC876
    @MCC876 Před měsícem +33

    If you are early in your mortgage paying $1,000 to principal will save you thousands of dollars in interest.

    • @mmontes510
      @mmontes510 Před měsícem +2

      Do the 13th payment strat and life gonna be much better

    • @cheeto9
      @cheeto9 Před měsícem +1

      You can also accomplish this by paying every 2 weeks instead of once per month

    • @mmontes510
      @mmontes510 Před měsícem +2

      Same thing if you divide your mortage by 12 and pay that much extra every month additionally to the principle

    • @mmontes510
      @mmontes510 Před měsícem

      Shave off 7 years at least with that minimum

    • @godschild2-yd3jy
      @godschild2-yd3jy Před měsícem +2

      I pay $800 towards principal monthly because interest is highest in the first 10 years.

  • @iSeeTicks
    @iSeeTicks Před měsícem +96

    I grew up in an Asian household hearing cash is king. I can tell you that cash is no king. Please invest your $$$. And invest it smart.

    • @Joseph52093
      @Joseph52093 Před měsícem +5

      Can't invest without money to invest

    • @ScoobieDoo-zy1rh
      @ScoobieDoo-zy1rh Před měsícem +6

      Put in high interest savings account

    • @straightdrive6192
      @straightdrive6192 Před měsícem +16

      you will realize in about 3 months why your household was right about cash,

    • @ScoobieDoo-zy1rh
      @ScoobieDoo-zy1rh Před měsícem

      @@straightdrive6192 6 months .

    • @brucey5585
      @brucey5585 Před měsícem +4

      ​@ScoobieDoo-zy1rh 4% saving doesnt beat the 10% inflation yearly.

  • @vivettewilsonbrown
    @vivettewilsonbrown Před měsícem +32

    Group #2 here, I am surviving with a 6.25 interest rate. Thanks Brian!

    • @818javi
      @818javi Před měsícem +2

      5.8 interest here trying to survive

    • @riskanet
      @riskanet Před měsícem +1

      Today national average is 7.9% means you got lucky with 6.25. Congrats 😅😅

    • @samaya05
      @samaya05 Před měsícem +1

      5.5 here sheesh!

    • @vivettewilsonbrown
      @vivettewilsonbrown Před měsícem +1

      @@riskanet At the time, we didn't feel lucky, but now I am glad we did it.

    • @sergetinc1344
      @sergetinc1344 Před měsícem +1

      Also prices of houses are through the roof. I’m lucky to own and got out of that unforgiving market.

  • @mr.melendez1398
    @mr.melendez1398 Před měsícem +33

    2.8 but now they raise property tax and my insurance went up twice its these thieves ...

    • @synewparadigm
      @synewparadigm Před měsícem +3

      Vote them out!

    • @Koyotee25
      @Koyotee25 Před měsícem +1

      @@synewparadigm , and vote who in?
      Here in Louisiana, the department that oversees the Insurance companies are retired Insurance company CEO's, have been for the past 50+ years.
      The new one taking over in 2024 ran unopposed and his plan to 'fix' things is to remove regulations

    • @Koushi82
      @Koushi82 Před měsícem +1

      It's just your house price going up nub

    • @Honeycomblife
      @Honeycomblife Před měsícem +1

      Does your state have homestead tax protection? I know Texas has it I think other states have that

  • @Professor_Giggles
    @Professor_Giggles Před měsícem +24

    As someone who’s in finance and toured homes, Brian is right on the money and always delivering facts 💯

  • @jrey3
    @jrey3 Před měsícem +7

    Thank you, Brian. I felt like this video spoke to me personally. I didn’t fully understand everything you said; luckily, I can save this video and rewatch it until I do. You have restored my faith in humanity 😂. No clickbait, no gimmicks, just numbers and facts.

  • @joelb08
    @joelb08 Před měsícem +5

    Group 1 here. 3.6%. We bought 9 years ago. House has gone up pretty nicely in value but like you said, who cares? It really means nothing to sell high and buy high. We are heavily prioritizing paying off the mortgage. One less payment every month to help us be ready to weather any coming storm.

  • @obrienfinancial
    @obrienfinancial Před měsícem +13

    2.34% and no credit card debt 🎉🎉

  • @deandrajanae1769
    @deandrajanae1769 Před měsícem +20

    Thank you for all the honest advice! been with you since stimulus checks! i always trust you 🎉

  • @milescreative4293
    @milescreative4293 Před měsícem +48

    Wow, I have a 2.25 APR 30 VA loan! I am truly blessed 😅

    • @justmee9441
      @justmee9441 Před měsícem +1

      Same at 2.8

    • @bluecalleredlife8123
      @bluecalleredlife8123 Před měsícem +3

      The only optimistic thing that happened during covid, got my down from 3.1 to 2.5 cause of this. God bless

    • @ronpagala7496
      @ronpagala7496 Před měsícem +2

      1.875%

    • @dcg590
      @dcg590 Před měsícem

      @@ronpagala7496me too 1.8 for 15 years which we got in 2021. We will pay it off about 14 payments early by applying principal payment every month as we go! House worth $600k right now. Can’t imagine in another 11 years when it’s paid for.

  • @captainedwardjsmith1640
    @captainedwardjsmith1640 Před měsícem +11

    7% isnt high, but the home prices are.

  • @managingmonasmoula9811
    @managingmonasmoula9811 Před měsícem +12

    Yes, I’m in group # 1. Aggressively trying to pay off my mortgage too. My goal is to pay it off in 11 years and 1 month, by December 2026. My interest rate is 3.75%. Yes, current mortgage interest rates are so high, I cannot imagine paying! Yes, taxes and insurance have both gone up!

    • @trisha1989
      @trisha1989 Před měsícem

      We are in the same situation mine is November 2026. Good luck 🍀

  • @edwardyanis1301
    @edwardyanis1301 Před měsícem +7

    I realize everyone's situation is different, but, this is what I am doing. I have a mortgage on a townhome in Carrollwood outside Tampa, FL with a 2.5% interest rate. I am using the extra money to pay down two high interest credit cards at 28%.

  • @EJ84x
    @EJ84x Před měsícem +38

    4.5% interest rate....investing 30%, already have an emergency fund, no other debts, so putting everything else into the mortgage....im over it and want it gone

    • @scottthompson3493
      @scottthompson3493 Před měsícem +1

      I feel that, good luck!

    • @kenyonbissett3512
      @kenyonbissett3512 Před měsícem +1

      You will love the freedom that being mortgage free allows.

    • @EJ84x
      @EJ84x Před měsícem

      @@kenyonbissett3512 Hoping to have it gone in the next year....two at most, can't wait

    • @kenyonbissett3512
      @kenyonbissett3512 Před měsícem +1

      @@EJ84x you won’t regret it. So many other doors seemed to open, endless possibilities. Just remember, it’s part of your journey not the journey.

    • @desco7628
      @desco7628 Před měsícem

      Same here !

  • @stevem-zk6ki
    @stevem-zk6ki Před měsícem +52

    Thank you for the consistency and quality

  • @renobrecords
    @renobrecords Před měsícem +17

    I really appriciate this. I'm unfortuntely in group 2 but luckily was able to put down 20% and avoid PMI.

  • @heyitsbroski
    @heyitsbroski Před měsícem +40

    Group #1 represent!!! Tap that like button to show support for one another.

  • @DM-op9tp
    @DM-op9tp Před měsícem +6

    Brian you've always been honest since I came across your posting.

  • @crruzzzer1
    @crruzzzer1 Před měsícem +18

    Thanks so much for your no BS information and opinions.
    I so want a brand new car. I don't need it, I just want it. I have a good car already. Instead, I used my down payment to get a few bank CDs.
    I'll just wait for better times.

    • @peacefulruler1
      @peacefulruler1 Před měsícem

      Car market is crashing now…wait till October and you’ll save $$$

    • @GNX157
      @GNX157 Před měsícem +1

      I wish I’d of known, id of told you to avoid cds at the moment until it looks like rates are going to break down. For right now doing some 28 day t bills thru treasury direct would have been better. 5.28% plus earnings are state tax free.

  • @navymed3
    @navymed3 Před měsícem +6

    10 months?!!!? I found the right home in 2 days, put in an offer, it was the first offer and it was on the market less than 2 weeks, I closed on it last week!

  • @Ncendrillon
    @Ncendrillon Před měsícem +17

    Class is in session. Thank you Brian

  • @EmanM45
    @EmanM45 Před měsícem +9

    This is one of the best channels on CZcams in my opinion for me anyway. Solid information and write to the point and explained well for as common folk lol

  • @teams3345
    @teams3345 Před měsícem +5

    I bought my home recently and paid cash. My property tax is low because I am 62. I do not have to pay a school tax. 5.25% CD at my bank is nice right now. No risk. I bank at a few banks to keep my accounts less than $250,000 at each bank. Accustomed to lower interest rates. Grow up. 7% is low. I paid 13.75% on my first house.

    • @miriamcollins7587
      @miriamcollins7587 Před 10 dny +1

      And your first house was probably $25,000 😂😂😂😂 not $400,000

    • @teams3345
      @teams3345 Před 9 dny

      @@miriamcollins7587 my first house was $125,900 right out of college. 13.75% rates. I was lucky as an Engineer we were so busy we got paid 1 1/2 times pay every Saturday. Salary $32,100 year.

  • @mmaranan
    @mmaranan Před měsícem +3

    I got 2.35% on mine. I was so happy I told 7 of my friends to refinance too, 5 families did, 1 tried but denied and the other 1 is regretting it terribly for not doing it.

  • @anthonythevettedude8270
    @anthonythevettedude8270 Před měsícem +8

    I have a family member that sold there home and bought a double wide manufactured home for 60k and bought land and put it on.now they only pay taxes yearly

    • @user-xj3ck5oy2x
      @user-xj3ck5oy2x Před měsícem +2

      That’s our plan in the next 2 years!

    • @anthonythevettedude8270
      @anthonythevettedude8270 Před měsícem +1

      @user-xj3ck5oy2x yes there's alot of people saying this same thing!ESPECIALLY IN FLORIDA

  • @kingcesar23
    @kingcesar23 Před měsícem +33

    My man Brian is the GOAT! 🐐
    All this value he is giving at no cost is crazy!!
    Keep up the great work man. 💪🏼

  • @preciousgem6506
    @preciousgem6506 Před měsícem +8

    Hey Brian! I bought a home 2 years ago. Multi family. Glad I made this decision . Interest rate was at 2.50% however I agreed to a 3% interest rate to avoid the PMI because I needed the 20% down and I only had 10% down payment. but avoided paying that crazy PMI. Thanks for all your help you are truly amazing. Yes! For those who do not know you do not need to pay for PMI even if you don’t put down the 20%. Avoided at all cost. It’s a killer. I saved over 75,000 for 30 years just because I avoided the PMI.

  • @flowerlee4727
    @flowerlee4727 Před měsícem +10

    Fed needs to raise interest rate higher to correct real estate price instead of cutting interest rate.

  • @davidowen888
    @davidowen888 Před měsícem +7

    Im in an FHA 2.25 bought a fixer upper then covid happened and materials skyrocketed so just surviving in an unrepaired dwelling but rents are doubled, these crazy storms we haven have damaged my roof can't afford my deductible even, pulling my hair out but im bald 😅 can't even afford gasoline 😥 NE Ohio stuck in this house 😢

  • @giovannidigitalart
    @giovannidigitalart Před měsícem +2

    Love the advice. Specially the part about not waiting to buy. The time is right when you are and prices most likely will sky rocket when interest go down because everyone on the sidelines will jump in. Supply and demand 101. Love the truthfulness and straight-up no-nonsense talk. Thanks.

  • @shaijuy1111
    @shaijuy1111 Před měsícem +15

    Inflation is on top of roof.. today the gas price in LA California is over 5.10$/ gallon

    • @evant3e
      @evant3e Před měsícem

      It was more two years ago. Prices down

  • @anthonygreene562
    @anthonygreene562 Před měsícem +3

    Thanks for the free advice. My purchase went through at 6.25 at the end of January. I'm thinking that I'm in a sweet spot since I'm paying ZERO property taxes and a less than $1500/yr homeowners insurance policy.
    I intend to be here around 8-10 years at max.
    I pulled the trigger on purchase after comparing my upcoming rent increase of over $2100 for a 3BR. And my mortgage is cheaper by $400 and I have the ability to get a mortgage interest tax break every year. Renting was totally out of the question for me.

  • @mniay
    @mniay Před měsícem +4

    To all the homeowners feeling good that they have equity, please be careful. What you have are "paper gains" and especially in the housing market, where the appraised value of your house is simply what a comparable home nearby sold for, your gains is built on a house of cards.

  • @barrybarry8564
    @barrybarry8564 Před měsícem +4

    Speaking of savings. Get treasury bills. I like the 4 week. Its like 5.28% AND no state income tax. Take advantage while theyre actually paying.

  • @jimmyjay689
    @jimmyjay689 Před měsícem +14

    Bought last yr...6.2%...still came out "cheaper" than rent for me...Massachusetts...my home has gained 25k in equity

  • @dominicanyorktalk4980
    @dominicanyorktalk4980 Před měsícem +3

    Thank you for providing this information in plain English. This is the most useful channel I'm subscribed to. Really making a difference.

  • @prasannagaikwad2349
    @prasannagaikwad2349 Před měsícem +7

    Hey Brian, thanks a lot for your advice, its crystal clear. For me buying a house is not an investment, it's a necessity, I will just buy when something comes that meets my requirements and something I can survive with and the follow your advice for category 2. Thanks again!

    • @mainegreengrower4209
      @mainegreengrower4209 Před měsícem

      You got it..just dont buy something over priced..i see alot of 30-40 yo buying 500-700k homes and working from home..its going to bite them in the ass eventually

  • @duannguyen5442
    @duannguyen5442 Před měsícem +5

    Thank you. I'm in group 1 and I have been thinking about this exact topic. Great advice and you saved me so much time.

  • @juystafanreview2532
    @juystafanreview2532 Před měsícem +1

    Your absolutely right. A lot of people's taxes become itemized because of interest expense. But really, it's not that much more than the standard deduction. Glad someone finally talked about that. You would need a 5%+ savings account interest to counteract a 4% mortgage in terms of breakeven because of that.

  • @hou713ammon4
    @hou713ammon4 Před měsícem +9

    Love your work!!!🎉 always making every point clear

  • @JanatCalifornia
    @JanatCalifornia Před měsícem +3

    You’re still one of my favorite honest tax channels that I love watching

  • @st3v3nyun
    @st3v3nyun Před měsícem +5

    6.1%, 800k, brand new home in Seattle. Wife expecting. Scary but exciting and grateful!

    • @TheBeautyJock
      @TheBeautyJock Před měsícem +2

      Congrats on your soon to be new baby and your new home. Blessings to you!! 🎉

    • @dawnfire82
      @dawnfire82 Před měsícem +2

      Hope it works out. That's a big bill.

    • @eugeniebreida1583
      @eugeniebreida1583 Před měsícem +1

      That’s cheap for Seattle, congrats!

  • @GAFB1122
    @GAFB1122 Před měsícem +10

    For anyone who has rental properties or is considering it, just don't be foolish to think it is truly passive income.
    Passive income is a tax term but most will tell you, dealing with tenants and problems is very active!!

  • @bengolfs1
    @bengolfs1 Před měsícem +7

    Having home equity is really just a myth, like you said. "Rising tides lift all boats," as they say, and the equity you built up will be lost when you pay the current market value for your new house.

    • @Tee-Star
      @Tee-Star Před měsícem

      Unlessbu cash in, or invest in the financial market.

  • @StrokePlay
    @StrokePlay Před měsícem +4

    Thanks for the consistent uploads!

  • @jaygold4467
    @jaygold4467 Před měsícem +3

    This is five star advice from a real professional. Bravo.

  • @hammerridecycling7630
    @hammerridecycling7630 Před měsícem +21

    2.9 % here

  • @sharpshot6111
    @sharpshot6111 Před měsícem +5

    We really appreciate the information and all your efforts. You are the man!!!

  • @JennyJean.
    @JennyJean. Před měsícem +4

    I lived through the Great Recession too and was fresh out of college as well.

  • @dcg590
    @dcg590 Před měsícem +1

    I have 1.8% for 15 years which is got in 2021. We will have it paid off early. Right as we retire we pay extra on the principal every month to take about 14 payments off. Roughly 11 years left! Husband will be 65. Can’t wait.

  • @nedrawilliams9509
    @nedrawilliams9509 Před měsícem +4

    Brian, thank you for keeping it real!

  • @Emerald_Acre_OH
    @Emerald_Acre_OH Před měsícem +5

    Thank you for the work you put into these videos!

  • @heybrook819
    @heybrook819 Před měsícem +10

    Home owner insurance is crazy expensive in California and choices are limited.

    • @vilmaaponte3380
      @vilmaaponte3380 Před 27 dny

      I live in Southern California and my homeowners insurance is not crazy expensive

  • @KK-ji9ur
    @KK-ji9ur Před měsícem +2

    Felt like you were talking directly to me this video. Thanks! Love your logical, open approach.

  • @journey2zee
    @journey2zee Před měsícem +1

    Closed in January 2024, 330k 4/2 2580/per month, 6.6% interest. Thank goodness my fiance and I can afford the mortgage. Better than renting but boy the responsibilities of home ownership are NO joke! 😅

  • @tommygoodman3551
    @tommygoodman3551 Před měsícem +6

    This is why I tell my friends when they are buying houses. Don't ask for money off the house, ask for seller concessions to pay down that rate! 3.75 house purchased in 2019 (Rental) and then 4.25 house purchased in 2023.

  • @DMAN590
    @DMAN590 Před měsícem +5

    i wouldn't be as confident about interest rate cuts if I were you. If you can't afford the house at teh interest rate you get, don't do it.

  • @g8rayrr
    @g8rayrr Před měsícem

    You never disappoint with your videos my guy. Very explanatory and understandable. I'm in the first boat (2.99% rate) over 200k in equity. I'm rooted in my house. Paid off house is the goal.

  • @normaharrington6246
    @normaharrington6246 Před 27 dny +1

    You were correct on all counts. Im at 3% mortgage, and I split my money between retirement and savings. You need savings because home maintenance happens. The water heater cost me over 2,000 last year. A/C was over $5,000.