Why First Time Buyers Can't Afford Their Houses? | First Time Buyers Avoid These Mistakes

[@maltpatriot4919]

When I bought my house, the guy handling my paperwork told me “with what you make, we could get you into a much bigger home”. I told him I didn’t want to be house poor. I regretted not getting the bigger home a little bit at first but I know 3 people who are now loosing their homes who listened to that same crap.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Smart! @maltpatriot4919 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@pokellaa]

Exactly. I too went budget wise... Little regrets at first, but now I'm happy I didn't max out for looks! Wow.... Dodged another trap!😮

[@rsuriyop]

Which is why it's never a smart idea to try to buy as much home as you think you can afford. Me personally, I'm currently looking for something very modest, like in the 900 - 1,000 SF range only. Because it's all I really need.

[@3-dreticle826]

They push that bigger home bigger resale value BS 🤡. I told them give me the cheapest basic base model.

[@ShowMexicanoyMas]

@@3-dreticle826they want those commissions 💰

[@deanvoss7098]

Live within your means and don't worry about what everybody else has or drives

[@ShaheedahHill]

@deanvoss7098 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@missbell1634]

Best comment

[@bubbajones4522]

People are living within their means but the globalists are pushing people out of home ownership and into rentals by increasing insurance and taxes. This is all part of the "You will own nothing and be happy" globalist plan.

[@jared19882]

One of the signs I've noticed from people who cares about material stuff way too much are shoe people (think they can tell stuff from the type of shoes someone wears and knows what kind of shoes you wear).

[@billyoung8118]

THIS! I'm all too happy to drive my car that I bought used, instead of being stuck with a hellacious payment.

[@smittyb9418]

Thank God in heaven my queen & I started buying our house back in 2009 through the 1st time home buyers program...Lord willing we will have it paid off in a year & a half...we will pay off a 30 year mortgage in 16 years 😊

[@tomreisinger6220]

Congrats, that's awesome, thirty years is too long no matter what the internet rate is.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@smittyb9418 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@Drayonis]

Congrats. Paid off mine in 13 years - turned around a few years later renovated it and expanded

[@antonib765]

It will never be paid off , u still need to pay taxes u will never own that house ur delusional, sorry for the wake up call , oh and pay the insurance too , ur always going to paying for that money pit

[@Drayonis]

@antonib765 you have to pay taxes on every large item you own. Registration yearly for a car and yes, property tax for a house. When you pay off your house, you're paying off a 3rd party (the bank). In my city, when you hit 65, your property tax drops to $300-$400 a year. Since you believe in renting forever, when do you stop paying rent?

[@RalphJBater]

Everyone seems to forget that the bigger home also costs more to heat/cool... more to furnish/decorate.... more expensive for certain maintenence projects like painting/roofing/siding etc.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@RalphJBater Thanks for watching and sharing

[@elchavinha14]

My mortgage is about 10% of my income, I have zero debt aside from mortgage and it's amazing how freeing it is! My home isn't the biggest, or the nicest but it's perfect for me as a 30 year old single guy🙏🏼 praise the lord

[@ShaheedahHill]

@elchavinha14 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@nicolemarie3258]

Amen! Praise the Lord! God bless you! ❤

[@abasoloyazmin]

Yes, Glory and Honor to the LORD! For everything we have is HIS.

[@theybanthetruth4955]

Good for u, pat yourself on the back

[@patriciacannon1829]

U got the memo at a young age😊. Blessings to u.

[@marvoinfo]

When I got my home I bought a home based on minimum wage. I said if I lost my career job could pay this house with just minimum wage job. I also paid off student loans and all debts soon after I got my house. I chose a decent neighborhood and bought an older home with no neighborhood fees or association. Looking back I’m glad God gave me wisdom to make that choice.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@mstk8845 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@kimberlymartin459]

That is exactly how I figure out my home purchases too.

[@BenjiiJackson]

Smart🫡💯

[@noconsentgiven]

Righteous👍.

[@treonfoster7370]

Exactly what I did

[@KJxxoo]

I’ve watched family sell their houses and downsize because they couldn’t service their mortgages with the rates increases. My partner and I just bought our first home and bought well below our capacity because I didn’t want to go through the stress of having to sell / buy again. It’s certainly not our dream home, but we are comfortable financially, which was important to me.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Smart move

[@tthatssojazzyy]

Exactly! Same here

[@nikkis.9747]

I didn't know this beforehand, but thankfully, my salary has doubled since purchasing my home 8 years ago, so I've been able to keep up with the increases in taxes and insurance.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@nikkis.9747 Thank God for Salary Increases 😊

[@billyoung8118]

Happy for you! That is a nice feeling, isn't it? I've been in my house for almost 3 decades and have definitely a much greater salary than when I bought a new-build back then. Happy to have my house, and payments about half what people nearby who bought recently are stuck with. I refinanced during the low rates to pull money out to do a lot of remodeling & repairs so unfortunately I'm not close to paying it off. But still have a much lower payment than everyone else around me.

[@ConnieLeFan]

Good for you, but unfortunately, many people will not get significant raises these days, unless they are lucky enough to be able to land a similar but higher paying job at a new employer every few years. But that is never guaranteed, and I think we all are expecting to get large salary increases annually if we manage to keep our jobs, but that doesn't happen at very many companies, or even government jobs anymore. Plus companies will eventually be forced to start laying people off when the economy starts to falter again, and even people with high salaries could find themselves out of work and unable to find a similar job at a similar salary. The explanations she have about how your various mortgage expenses are figured for the first year, but will change and rise over the years, even if your salary can't cover all your increased expenses anymore, was very well explained! More people need to see this terrific video!!! Planning for your future ability to still be able to pay a mortgage is more difficult than ever!!!

[@terencescott3957]

I live in hurricane alley. For a while my house note got way out of hand due to insurance. It's still crazy now for a lot of folks around me but I'm doing OK now. Thanks to salary increases, investments and passive income. And I have kept my vehicles for a long time. I bought both new. One is 20 years old and the other is 15. I'm overdue and may treat myself at the end of the year.

[@Nature-ep5cu]

Being in a house for 3 decades and still not paid off is ridiculous. Comfortable slavery.

[@catherinemedina7387]

When we bought our home, we used the one income step. If one of us loses a job, the other is able to pay for the mortgage. Unfortunately, now is harder for people to with inflated prices.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Makes a lot of sense

[@LadyUpstart]

My husband and I did the same. our mortgage is less than 20% of our monthly take home

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

It is exactly what my husband and I did. I just come behind him and pay extra on the mortgage principal. It’s definitely working.

[@shondacheesecake]

Smart lady

[@Elaine_713]

My husband and I did the same years ago! No regrets!

[@dlinder7]

As an active agent and recent home buyer in Ga Mrs Shaheeda is preaching truth here guys!

[@ShaheedahHill]

@dlinder7 Thank you for watching and confirming

[@TheeHuntress]

❤ I touched down in Atlanta today, with the intent of house hunting in the state for about the next two weeks. I am a veteran, and hope to find a house NOT in ATL or any other bigger cities. This is my first visit to the state of Georgia. Wish me luck, please 🤞🏽

[@dlinder7]

@@TheeHuntress good luck!!🍀

[@Ms.T_1977]

I’m dealing with this very issue right now. My mortgage has increased over $600 in 2 and a half years. I’m actually regretting buying a home at this point.

[@mprrx]

Call the house insurance people and see if they can lower it"replacement value". Is over done by insurance co.

[@Ms.T_1977]

@@mprrx I will look into it. Thank you.

[@DallasTX_1122]

State Farm told me that they could do that and it would be cheaper; however still don’t fully understand the difference if lowered to replacement value?

[@ShaheedahHill]

Try your best to think long-term. It will balance out and you shouldn't have these major increases moving forward. But I feel your pain. Thanks for watching. Make sure you are getting all homestead exemptions you qualify for in your state, that can help with property taxes and requote your insurance and see if you can save in that area. If you have a conventional mortgage see if you can get rid of your PMI with your current equity.

[@rochelledavis5688]

How soon you can get rid of your PMI? I have a conventional loan. Purchased home in 2022.

[@AR-tk3cr]

My sister bought first home (current home) with the thought that either she or her husband can comfortably afford should one of them stop working. Within a year she had to buy a new roof for $15k. That was hard but at least they didn’t have a mortgage that was killing them too. Savings for unforeseen expenses is a MUST.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@AR-tk3cr Thanks for watching and sharing

[@masterk5066]

Currently renting never owned a house before, people love to talk about the benefits of buying but always neglect to mention stuff like this lol & the repairs alone are risky. I still want to buy in the future just preparing myself fully for this big commitment

[@ShaheedahHill]

@masterk5066 Thank you for watching

[@mostmost1]

Repairs, lawn care, water and garbage bills and such. If your handy repairs become rewarding. I never lived in a house before I purchased my home. Always rented apartments and was fine. No rush.

[@nuckingfuts3017]

That's how I initially felt for years. Bought in Sept 2022. I KNEW I was ready. When you're ready, you'll just KNOW

[@Nate-vf2js]

For what u pay in rent that’s ur taxes

[@MT-yx5cu]

​@@Nate-vf2jscan you explain?

[@MarnelGarcon]

As a Mortgage Loan Originator with 16 years of experience, it's really sad. We qualify people based on Debt to Income ratio but within months, taxes go up insanely on homeowners! That's just crazy.

[@123toles]

Yea, I’ve had this home for 5 years and the property taxes increased every single year. I’m so happy I purchased well below budget. I can’t imagine purchase a home right now with those interest rates.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Great job!

[@The_Thought_Exchange]

Same!!

[@abvincent12]

In July my AC went out - it was $13K to replace. In Nov my plumbing had to be replaced (jackhammers, fix flooring, drywall, paint a HUGE mess) - it was $15K. I bought this home in Feb 2020 with 5% down and remodeled nearly all of it before refinancing Oct 2020 for 30 years at 2.75%. Luckily I bough way below my budget and my home has about 50% equity now (I am in Phoenix and my home has gone up a LOT since 2020). To all you first time buyers - be prepared for AC, plumbing and laundry list of other unknowns because no inspector will find them and they can sink you if you aren't ready for $25K+ in expense in a short period of time.

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

Fortunately I don't have central air or heat. Not worth it in an older wonder years home built in 1955. I have an air unit in each room and a wall heater that has a fan in the attack which sends heat to all the rooms through vents. I also bought below what I qualified for.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@abvincent12 Thank you for watching

[@NutsNBerries]

Insurance can take care of that

[@abvincent12]

@@NutsNBerries Homeowner's Insurance does not cover when your AC goes out or when your caste iron pipes are crumbling. A home warranty may help but they will only get it back to working condition, not fix the problem. Insurance is not what most people think - when random things stop working in your home your insurance company isn't going to rush in to pay for it.

[@billyoung8118]

@@NutsNBerries Homeowners insurance does not replace worn out or maintenance issues. Homeowners insurance replaces damaged items that are triggered by a covered event (it would replace those items if they were damaged in a fire, or theft, or lightning strike, etc.) Homeowners does not replace worn out items whatsoever. You have a 25 year old roof that now leaks? That's a maintenance issue and you must replace it and repair all interior damage. A fire destroys your house, including that 25 year old roof? Insurance would rebuild the house including the roof. All policies are different - but these are standard coverages. There are 3rd party coverages for things like broken appliances, A/C or furnace, water supply lines, etc. But even those would have limitations based on the age and initial condition of the item. Your A/C is now 25 years old? That coverage would not buy you a new one when the old A/C dies. I've been a licensed insurance person for more than 20 years.

[@Freegrace22]

When we bought our house about 7 years ago, the loan officer encouraged us to spend more and stated we could afford more than the properties we were looking. On paper, it is definitely different than in real life. We got caught in the 2008 loan debacle and had to sell the house we loved because of an unaffordable payment increase (ARM). We went way below what they approved us for and looking back, I'm so glad we learned from past mistakes. Please be careful, and please don't become house-poor.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching and sharing

[@FinessingFinance2024]

They WILL encourage you strongly to buy a more expensive house because their commission WILL be a percentage of your higher spend. Those realtors/loan officers are mostly looking out for their bottom line.

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

Really good tips. I find people buy too much home because the bank says they can afford it. Always buy based on your own budget. It's great to have a fully funded emergency fund in place before you purchase a home.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Great insight, thanks for sharing.

[@nadinestaine2]

Thank you for being transparent. All potential homeowners should be told or given these scenarios.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@nadinestaine2 Thank you for watching

[@drcoffee5588]

As a lender, I tell my clients to call the county assessor and ask for an estimated tax amount for your new home. Especially on new construction but also for existing homes. You have to think the last time the taxes were assessed, the value may have been half of what you are paying. Yes seniors get a discount, but investors pay a higher rate. Find out what yours will be with the homestead exemption. Do your due diligence.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@drcoffee5588 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@danieldhardman5388]

I bought my first house as a single father for me and my two children. I thought, "Hey, I can afford that a month," and thought that was all there was to it. I learned quickly that that is NOT all there is to it. If you can't afford the mortgage AND the emergencies that occur (water leak, HVAC breaks, roof repairs, random high utilities, etc.) you CAN'T afford that house. It takes a reliable source of income and a significant savings to afford a house.

[@justicewilson7929]

I'm glad I got my house when I did 11/21/2019. Right before prices skyrocketed.

[@icecold8974]

Most of these tax policies are predatory, you would think people would be in the street fight to abolish some of this.

[@zingasmith1076]

My favorite real estate person...this woman knowledge is 2nd to none...Black excellence at its finest being displayed.

[@ShaheedahHill]

So sweet, thank you

[@patriciabershak3821]

Smart and beautiful!

[@malayss397]

Mines too she’s fire 🔥 🔥🔥

[@covergirl1419]

I wish Ihad seen this video 2 years ago. My husband and I had a townhome built (new construction) so of course we had no definitive amount as to how much the taxes wld be. The sales lady kept saying, "oh the taxes will not be any more than $3,500. Chile, we got our tax bill it was $7,800! Our mortgage went up $700! Had my husband not made the income he does, we would in no way been able to afford this home!!! So I totally get what she was saying about the tax increase. One homeowner has only been living here a year and she just put her townhome up for sale.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@covergirl1419 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@newbeginnings3603]

Yes, you have to be wise and do your research. They will tell you anything to make that sale.

[@ElleJae-b9q]

I’ve seen many videos about people speaking about this for new construction.

[@ashleyamellia1973]

Great information! I'm an agent and I pride myself on being transparent like this and I love giving my clients all the details. We're not about to be house poor over here!!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Amen!

[@beekaye1496]

Mrs. Hill, this should be on National News stations to let everyone understand this process. Cudos too you.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@beekaye1496 Thank you for watching

[@naeemahricketts7192]

This is great information. Thanks so much for sharing. I just sold my first home and purchased my new home on 1/12/24 which is a DR Horton new construction. The loan officer has been highly encouraging me to pay an additional $416 each month towards my escrow because he said exactly what you shared. That my taxes are going to be much higher and my escrow will more than likely be under funded if I don’t put the additional payment towards escrow each month. At first, I was going to just pay the monthly amount minus the additional $416 in an effort to use that money elsewhere. But, this video was further confirmation that I absolutely should begin paying the additional amount towards escrow. Thank you once again for this information. Many Blessings to you.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@naeemahricketts7192 Thank you for watching and please make sure you make sure the extra does go towards your escrow account.

[@reginayfavors]

Sometimes it is hard for us to trust when someone is encouraging as in the loan officer. We're so used to folks withholding helpful information that we pull at the purse strings tighter as some kind of trauma bond, but I'm glad that you realized the benefit of paying the extra amount.

[@starlakennard6715]

Why pay towards escrow and not principal

[@atlhawksfan9330]

I’m seeing people in the neighborhood giving their cars back to the banks so they can afford their homes. They probably thought they could afford both, but with everything going up in price, some sacrificed and became a one car family. Times are rough out here.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@atlhawksfan9330 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@rayhill5767]

Makes payments on …. The house 2 cars Furniture Vacations Next thing you know you’re buying groceries on a credit card.

[@LadyUpstart]

Yeah. I'm reading people are paying 700+ for a car payment, iPhone which are 1K without tax and monthly payments, people have to have a 300K+ house, they have to live on 1300 apartments, etc. Yes, cost of living is expensive but it really sounds self inflicted. People need to learn to budget and live within their means.

[@soulflowerpeace9236]

This is what I did...sold my new car and bought used so I wouldn't have a car note so I would he able to afford a mortgage...times are hard.

[@FernandoSilva-wf9ly]

I did this, sold my car I owed abt 6k still and bought another in cash after. Oh well I got a house now I’ll buy something new later

[@MrsGator7]

We knew what we wanted and the realtors continued to try to steer us to a bigger better home. We’ve only bought smaller older homes and have been happy.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@hharrison91 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@shelah4027]

This is great information! Depending on someone's income is also a major issue for married couples too. You never know what issues may come up with your spouse, especially things that are health related. Also, having children can change a woman's desire to work full-time (or at all). Communication is key at the beginning, so if circumstances change the stress of affording a house and caring for young children does not strain finances or the relationship.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@shelah4027 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@rspen2142]

Also, new homeowners need to know, that unlike living in an apartment, if something breaks, it your responsibility to fix it. As this is my second home purchase, I was not ignorant to that fact. However, I was hit with replacing a roof on my home due to the fact the insurance company would not insure it or any damage that happened a result of it until I had it replaced. Even though repairs aren't paid directly through mortgage payments, it still cuts into the finances of the household. Always put something aside for those types of things. Another thing I always heard was before I ever thought of being a homeowner was, don't get a house payment that prohibits you from doing anything else. The term is house poor. That fancy house may look nice but you will only want to look at those wall for so long before you are ready to go outside and spend a little money. It's hard to spend what you don't have.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@rspen2142 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@DallasTX_1122]

Truth

[@Sunshine4]

Truth be told, many apt management folks don't want to pay and pass it on to the tenant anyhow.

[@Arienrhod]

Something ALWAYS breaks, and usually at the worst time possible. Sometimes I think my appliances collude.

[@FinessingFinance2024]

​@Arienrhod😮😮😮

[@zionrose007]

Mrs Hill you are a great teacher. I was unexpectedly hit with a higher property tax on year 2. A senior citizen was the prior owner. Ugggh

[@ShaheedahHill]

😊stick it out. It will all be worth it.

[@Laura-ed5kf]

Yup. My condo was built in 1974 & the sellers were the original owners. I pulled the Assessor’s data on units sold in the past year to gauge what MY taxes would be!

[@TheLazyHOAGardener]

That was also a huge issue with new construction, but hopefully, they have corrected this issue.

[@schan9547]

More people need to hear this! Especially the part about taxes. Our mortgage just increased by 2h per month due to increased insurance and property taxes. It's not the end of the world but it definitely has me thinking much more along the terms of getting mortgage free before taxes put us out on the streets. Thank you for this video.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@schan9547 Thank you for watching

[@trainerdeleon]

At first, I rolled my eyes..thinking..people just chasing the dream and not doing their homework..BUT..after listening to your advise...you did more than just give the "what any prudent and responsible" person should already know..you laid down stuff that was truly eye raising, not common knowledge and a must need to know! Thank you so much for making this truly educational video! We as a Black community really need to get educated and get informed about how the "real" world works. All too often we get sold the dream and the socially carved out benefits that are "short term gifts" and then we think this is how the real world works all the time. We are kept ignorant and dependent on these gifts and as result, we are controlled in ways we dont even recognize. Thanks so much for helping to break the cycle of not being in the know.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you for watching it all the way through. I appreciate the feedback and insight.

[@IglesiaBajoAlAbrigo]

After a year in home buyers can have homestead on their home to maybe lower taxes a little 👍 and any other exemption like disabled or any other just to help I purchased my home 2022 taxes were 2100 I applied for homestead and my taxes for 2023 went down to 1400 ☺️

[@ShaheedahHill]

@SoyhijadeDios77 Thank you for watching and sharing

[@ruruvarela]

How does one apply for homestead?

[@KFontLab]

I applied for Homestead when right after I moved in.

[@ruruvarela]

@@KFontLab where do you apply for one?

[@re8746]

Buyers remorse is real. If you bought in the last two years, you overpaid and will have very little equity when its said and done. New home sales are down 39% in central Texas since 2022.

[@WillEdmond]

A lot of people in America are focusing on being a first time home buyer and I think we have it all backwards. I’m in a group of 1.1 million folks on Facebook that are ditching their mortgage and building tiny homes or off grid cabins in the woods. You can build a tiny home for less than 30K and be mortgage free almost immediately. Folks with huge houses are only buying things to put into rooms they will no longer use in 3-5 years.

[@miguelayala935]

How do you deal with trash?

[@kimberlynhughes3658]

I love tiny homes and have researched them but you have to have a place to put them. You have to find loopholes in zoning unless you know someone who is willing to let you put them on their property. If you put them in the woods, can you plumb for water or do you use a rain catchment system (I doubt you can drill a well on public land, plus why would you go to that expense on property that doesn’t belong to you)?

[@WillEdmond]

@@kimberlynhughes3658 there are many places in most states that have unrestricted land that allow tiny homes and RVs especially in Texas. There’s no loopholes if you search for the right land. It’s actually easy. I know many people that do it. And I do it myself. Buying a traditional home these days are just for bragging rights to show your friends and family that you paid 400K for a house. I’d take a cabin or tiny house in the woods any day. Furthermore, you can still drill wells. A well can cost 7K-10K and you will have free water for the rest of your life. I’m living on land where we have two wells that are still operating with amazing water.

[@1SALADLOVER]

@@WillEdmond "Bragging Rights" IS more like what you are trying to do. Sorryyyy, we buy traditional homes for our Children to enjoy good schools, neighbors, safety community and stability. Stay by yourself in your box, kudos to you.

[@GeneJ77]

I’ve never owned a home and I kind of understand what you was saying. I live in Noblesville, IN. When I’m ready to get my new home. I’ll need your help and your help alone. I see that you know your stuff. I’ve hit the like button and I’ve just subscribed. You will hear from me… in a year or two when I’m ready to get into a house. Great video!

[@ShaheedahHill]

@GeneJ77 Thank you for watching

[@SiLaChaCha]

I'm glad you started with taxes. I thought I had done all the work I needed before buying my first home but little did I know the previous owners taxes weren't going to be mine. I'm beyond fortunate and grateful that I didn't bite off more than I could chew🙏

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank so much for watching and sharing!

[@salarsadri]

Very informative. I am a Realtor in CA and would encourage people who are considering to buy a home to take all of what Shaheedah is suggesting in consideration prior to making a home purchase.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you!

[@Candy-yk5pg]

My CS have been a 863 for the past two years. I know how to stay steady. I am proud of myself!

[@chrissmith197]

If your 100% disabled veteran like myself you’re property tax exempt which is a blessing plus if your a vet n use the VA loan you don’t pay closing cost in some cases and u are waived laying PMI

[@ShaheedahHill]

@chrissmith197 Thank you for watching

[@FinessingFinance2024]

What's PMI?

[@K-sd5so]

Yep I have 💯 property tax deferment

[@shprice88]

@@FinessingFinance2024 it’s mortgage insurance they tack on when you don’t put at least 20% down on your home.

[@Ariel82137]

Not every state

[@DallasTX_1122]

This is a good one. I’m one year into ownership in March and consider going back to renting all the time. Haven’t pulled the trigger but I just don’t see the excitement anymore and it’s just me. Real estate isn’t what it was before. I have to say my lender did good estimating taxes. I have over $2,100 left in escrow even after taxes and insurance was taken out. I get text messages every day of people wanting to offer me to purchase my home I just haven’t responded. I wonder are those offers real. I had a good emergency fund at least I thought going into it a year ago but all has just been spent on other needs with rising costs of everything. I have to say it’s hard doing everything when it’s just you, even if you make a good income.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Hang in there, think 10 years from now 😊

[@DallasTX_1122]

@@ShaheedahHillI am trying. I am in banking so I just hope to keep my job when I see sooo many layoffs on LinkedIn daily.

[@cebrinachandler1708]

I see you’re in the DFW area me too. A decent apartment is going to cost you almost as much as a house. You would be better off just hanging in there. Maybe try to refinance or get a second job or rent out a room. Trust me you don’t want to go back to renting.

[@DallasTX_1122]

@@cebrinachandler1708 ​​⁠ There’s no way it would. My 1 bedroom new apartment was $1,620/month and included a garage. This was only about 8 months ago. My mortgage with escrow is around $2,900. People saying that it’s cheaper to buy than rent are just selling a dream and it isn’t true, at least with a decent house in this day and age around $350k. I refuse to rent out a room as I am not at all a people person. Possibly a second job but it’s sad to have to do that when you make over 6 figures a year but it is what it is. I think all in all I’m just really tired of the high monthly payment honestly and it’s just me. I also am just concerned about the high layoff rate currently as I am in banking. I got a 5.75% rate when I bought so refinancing won’t make sense for a long while likely.

[@candelariaw1668]

@@DallasTX_1122you need to sit down and write down where all your money is going every month. You may need to reduce excess spending, cut back on some things. I brought a house less than a year ago and at first I was feeling like why did I buy this house, but I got to thinking about how much money I wasted while renting, I rented for 12 years moved 4 times and I just couldn’t do that anymore. So I had to sit down and really evaluate how I was spending my money since I brought the house, once I realized it I am in a better position. You won’t recoup what you spent if you sell before 5 years. So try to hang in there, pray about it and trust God didn’t give you that house to watch you suffer and lose it.

[@malcolmhodnett8874]

This is very informative. It’s hard not to feel discouraged about the future possibilities of owning a home with all the challenges and potential changes that can push you over the edge to home-owning-poverty even after you think you had everything figured out

[@ShaheedahHill]

@malcolmhodnett8874 Thank you for watching

[@Love4puppies]

On new construction, I always make sure to get the effective tax rate because a lot of times the builder's lender will only estimate the taxes on the land and not the improved property with the land. I rather over budget than under:)

[@ShaheedahHill]

@Love4puppies Thank you for watching and sharing.

[@rambow58]

I want to buy but damn. There’s so much new information I’m learning about the process I’m like damn.

[@nonamebae]

I brought my 1st home 7 years ago & back than my budget was 400k so I brought a house with good bones and no updates for 165k. Looking at life now I’m super happy I did that even with taxes & insurance & maintenance owning still is affordable for me

[@ShaheedahHill]

So smart! @nonamebae Thanks for watching and sharing

[@marlenegreen5319]

Wow! 😮 this is good to know, I didn’t know about this, thank you this information is very helpful 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@ShaheedahHill]

@marlenegreen5319 Thank you for watching

[@courajessmoney]

This is so good to know before buying a house. I bought my house over a year ago and this year my payment went up for underpayment of taxes. Now, they added the actual payment and added how much they paid for me, so I have to pay back the underpayment and the new payment.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@courajessmoney Thank you for watching

[@Yelena8980]

We need a video for those that are in this predicament and the best way to rectify it.

[@ShaheedahHill]

I'll work on it....

[@takingcarellc5737]

This is so needed. I purchased my first home (a townhome)two years ago and was not told any of this. I was educated on how to purchase my home( income, credit, debt to income ratio) but not some of these other key factors you are speaking on. My HOA fees have increased several time since I’ve purchased my home and are double what they were when I purchased and my taxes have gone up slightly every year. I really wish that these things would be discussed more especially as there is this push to get certain communities into homeownership in attempts to help close the wealth gap. While that’s good and all we need to do a better job in educating on sustainability of owning a home so people can make a well informed decision. Because although closing the gap of wealth is important…. homeownership is just not for everyone and that’s ok. What good is it if we are getting folks to purchase homes that they cannot sustain and then they have to sell it or they lose their homes because they can no longer afford it.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Great points and thank you so much for sharing!

[@lovelylisa8113]

Thanks for keeping us INFORMED ❤

[@ShaheedahHill]

@lovelylisa8113 Thank you for watching

[@leannapulver3800]

I’ve done so much research on buying a home and you literally summed up all of the financial worries that I have had into one video- thank you 🙏❤️ you’re amazing for sharing this

[@ShaheedahHill]

Wow that is great, thank you for watching. @leannapulver3800 Avoid Costly Mistakes by Buying My First Time Homebuyer Masterclass and Digital Confidently Closed Handbook - bit.ly/47s4pT7

[@janaig8828]

So true!! Learned the hard way with my first home. It was a townhome in Atlanta. HOA and taxes were the biggest pain. I waived escrow on my current home so that I know what to expect each month

[@ShaheedahHill]

@janaig8828 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@se2664]

What is escrow

[@Jenvlogs404]

Is there an option to waive it?

[@nicolesmith9140]

You can waive escrow if you put 20% or more down.

[@CPproductions90]

I was approved for 400k.i bought my home for 270k & my lender kept telling me you can afford much more then that….no I’m good with my new build 3-2 2 garage 1,200sqft corner lot no hoa .😊

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching and sharing

[@sappysuds4545]

Repairs and upgrades are often a huge expense when purchasing a house. It's rare that inspections catch everything, especially if you are buying an older home and insurance doesn't always cover it.. Make sure to have a good amount of cash in case you need to do repairs/upgrades in those first two years.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@sappysuds4545 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@cherylhenderson6519]

Mine missed a boiler failure. I was going to sue them but they fixed my boiler.

[@mostmost1]

My inspector flagged damn near everything. I was approved for 15k to fix the roof and other stuff. It was a hassle but I'm glad they were so thorough at the beginning.

[@YouSoCute2000]

Thank you for being transparent and informative. Lots of lenders, real estate agents NEVER mention tax increases, or supplemental tax bills. As a nurse l speak a completely different language l don't expect a non-medical person to understand our terminology. I was surprised with a supplemental tax bill soon after l purchased my home. Luckily l was able to afford it, but it was not a good surprise. When l asked both my lender and RE agent what it meant they pretty much said "we don't get involved with taxes"🤦🏻‍♀️ You did an excellent job breaking down how taxes are calculated! I legit wish they'd show your video.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching and for sharing

[@ctothej28]

This is an excellent and detailed video on what new home buyers need to take in to consideration when purchasing a home. Thank you so much for making this video. I took detailed notes!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pjohnson9436]

Funny how the market works. Few years ago it was a frenzy to buy. Now, buyers are regretting and wanting to sell.

[@DallasTX_1122]

Because of the exorbitant expense. It’s cheaper to rent in this day and age than buy. It can work if it’s more then one income in the house hold and you can trust that others income. For example my insurance literally went up 35% just because.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@pjohnson9436 Thank you for watching

[@pjohnson9436]

@@ShaheedahHill no problem ma'am... appreciate your work.

[@bettysmith4527]

It's all relative! It's just as expensive to rent as it is to own, property owners just pass the extra costs onto the tenants! @@DallasTX_1122

[@innrpce]

U can work with insurance co to lower it. Ask How much are they insuring for? ​@@DallasTX_1122

[@headhitter1]

My escrow shortage was $5,400 one year after purchasing a new construction home, and $2,700 after year two, due to insurance and taxes. If I didn't make those payments, my mortgage would have increased from $2,200 per month to $2,950. But the absolute worst part is I was notified only 45 days before them extra payments were due.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@headhitter1 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@darius318]

Bought my house in 2020 with a mortgage of $1k/month taxes have increased it to $1300/month. The rapid increase in house values is unheard of. But I’m glad I started conservative with the price I wanted to pay.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@darius318 Thank you for watching

[@lilamontoya5609]

I just found this out ** not new construction of something knocked down ** but if you leave one wall standing of the old property and renovate the rest you pay the taxes of the old house still not the new renovated property

[@ShaheedahHill]

@lilamontoya5609 Thank you for watching

[@zoop77]

DC changed that rule…. If you remove any exterior walls it’s considered new construction… yeah they are attempting to make you sale your property

[@kimberlynhughes3658]

Wow that’s great information! What state?

[@JennConary]

You are so methodical in your approach. We just bought a house last year and ended up buying VERY conservatively. So thankful we did as the cost of life has been so much more than even last year. Thanks for your video. I love the way you teach.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you so much for the feeback and congratulations on your home purchase.

[@Anthony_99]

All the work you put into your industry. Upload after upload. You are on fire.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks so much

[@latroyaltaylor8985]

The first 3 are all of the reasons I dropped out of the housing market.The taxes and insurance rates in Florida are thru the roof. And most of the really nice homes are apart of an HOA. It was a no win for me 😔

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching, come to Georgia 😊

[@latroyaltaylor8985]

@@ShaheedahHill I have really been considering it 😁❤️

[@summertownley4986]

I bought new construction and you're right about the property taxes. So many people in my neighborhood fb group have been in a panic because their mortgages are skyrocketing in the second year because that's the first time they're taxed on the full property value. As for me, I calculated my taxes based on the full value, so I'm okay!

[@ShaheedahHill]

So smart, most lenders know taxes will increase but some give a choice when they initially set up the escrow account. @summertownley4986 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@Jgar5757]

Very good information you are providing. As a Senior Mortgage Loan Processor, it was very often a challenge getting people to understand many of the details you covered especially with new construction and property taxes and insurance. Your advice hopefully will help someone because a lot of people are unfortunately because of unrealistic expectations regarding their desires wanting to buy way more house than they can afford, set themselves up for potential future problems. Another topic you might want to consider discussing if you have not already, is helping people understand DTI. Some people really don’t understand this factor that lenders have to consider when qualifying potential buyers. Great job 😎

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@bossup6207]

I was able to purchase a nice home and 4.95 rural acres of land for only 60k from my uncle im glad too cuz whewww its ppl paying crazy prices here in NC for an apartment I couldn’t do it I’m glad he looked out for me

[@ShaheedahHill]

@bossup6207 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@marcusbennette8454]

What part of NC are you in? I just left there a year ago to Florida.

[@bossup6207]

@@marcusbennette8454 I live in the raeford area not far from Fayetteville

[@Net446]

I bought my home, single at 26 years old. New construction that was still being built after i closed. This was in 2010 nov. I dont recall my mortgage increasing much at all in those first few years. Its a 3 bed/ 2 bath and it has never gone over $1100 thank God. I recently called my mortgage company and was advised my payment is going down this upcoming year with an $800 check in mail for overpaying on escrow. Its smart to have mortgage automatic draft, i pay half of it and then the other half two weeks later by 15th with extra on escrow, also extra towards principle. All in all, it was a smart purchase my equity is double what i signed up for. Still single lol, still in the same home i thought by now i would have out grown the home with children, maybe one day. Until then guess im still here. I dont think this market is the best for buying now.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@Net446 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@christopherwangui9988]

I am single too and I bought my house 1 year ago and it's not easy to manage it

[@kristinaanderson4160]

Buying a home that is more expensive than what you need. Forgetting that taxes insurance maintenance are part of costs

[@dubbsix]

Thank you for producing this video. Its something I wish I had seen before I bought my first home.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Yes, it's one that is particularly important now with prices increasing so quickly. Thanks for watching

[@mybookoflife748]

Videos like this really helped in the home buying process.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@mybookoflife748 Thank you for watching

[@angelica7236]

I love the info in the videos. hoping to make my purchase soon .

[@ShaheedahHill]

@angelica7236 Thank you for watching

[@breshaylasmamaspeaking4283]

I’m grateful to work at a mortgage company sad stories everyday I plan to be a lot smarter about my purchase when im ready

[@alphaomega1351]

Avoid any realestate with an HOA attached like the plague, people! 😳

[@candelariaw1668]

I’m in an HOA and since I chose this route, I’m in until I’m out.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@alphaomega1351 Thank you for watching

[@ShameenYakubu]

This is a good general rule of thumb but some condos are still very good investments

[@KFontLab]

I believe if you are going to rent out your townhouse or condo the HOA fees are definitely important. I don’t love paying mine but they come around to groom and clean everything like clockwork. The HOA fees also cover a few other important things for my home.

[@marriejames01]

I have HOA and they had to take care of major roofing issues and dry rot. I’m okay with HOA. It helps to be on the board to really know what’s going on.

[@v_n6563]

I really wish you would’ve been my realtor. I really went in blind. Thanks for the video.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching, and now that you have the wisdom of your experience, you can share with others. Be proud of taking the steps you made to become a homeowner.

[@sjgs5054]

Well done, very clear presentation. May I add, in addition to the 12 months reserves (no longer 3-6 months btw) for stability we need savings, emergency funds, & annual income equal (or more) like our age (for simpler formula). For example, if you’re 45y/o your personal savings (do not confuse with 401k or retirement funds) should be 45k or more (not less); your steady income (annual) should be 45k or more; your emergency funds should also be 45k or more. Do not touch savings & emergency funds but keep adding as you age. Your monthly regular expenditures are separate factors. If wondering how to start this strategy: pay yourself first, don’t use CC if you cannot pay the entire balance, do not buy a house you cannot afford, live under your means, set aside $27.40 per day for 365 days (this tip is magic).

[@ShaheedahHill]

@sjgs5054 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@MT-yx5cu]

What?

[@corinne37]

Wonderful video all of these points have made me very cautious about buying at this time. I don’t want to put myself in a bad financial situation.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@corinnelangston3573 Thank you for watching

[@mrwillc6861]

Great information I would also recommend mortgage insurance and have the real estate agent go the comps in the area in reference to property taxes.

[@cassiesarchives]

This is sorta off topic but you resemble the actress Erika Alexandria from Living Single❤️ Great video as well :)

[@ShaheedahHill]

I get that a lot😂Maxine Shaw - Attorney at Law @cassiesarchives Thank you for watching

[@Nic2Blk]

Hit the Like so fast as soon you started discussing new construction. This a pivotal piece of information for many right now. It's one of the reasons I bought in an established neighborhood.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@Nic2Blk Thank you for watching an hitting the LIKE button😊

[@keyballa]

Thanks for this info. I’m a new home buyer in year 2 in Douglas county in Georgia and I was not aware of the increased property taxes smh. This is ridiculous

[@ShaheedahHill]

I live in Douglas County too😊 visit my Destination Douglasville Channel if you haven't already

[@keyballa]

@@ShaheedahHill just subscribed 😊. Thanks! I enjoy all your videos

[@TracyH29]

If you think your house isn't worth the tax accessors value placed on it, you can get an appraisal and present it to them to get it lowered.

[@AqSloan]

I wondered about this before I brought my home but thankfully affordability hasn't been an issue for me 🙏🏿

[@ShaheedahHill]

@AqSloan Thank you for watching

[@KFontLab]

Great video…I’m so grateful I purchased my new townhome when I did… it was actually a God thing after renting rooms and apartments for years and taking 2 years to make sure my credit was fully in order. My taxes this year were slightly lower than the first year in my home but my home has also increased in value “Thank God!” Lessons: I did not purchase with the top amount offered, and I had enough to pay the down payment but I would have saved a bit more based on moving costs, cutting things on etc. not large costs but it adds up. I would have overestimated the numbers a bit more. And I do not like that I having to pay HOA fees 😂 But I have to say overall my home was a great investment.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your home!

[@andib4243]

This advice is so good. I experienced the tax shock once after buying from a seller with Senior Citizen exemptions. It was a shock!

[@ShaheedahHill]

@andib4243 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@AntonioStark7]

And for the reasons you mentioned, a lot of people that have been on the sidelines are changing their perspective on buying a home right now. People still want to travel, enjoy entertainment, and have freedom that owning a home and dealing with the astronomical expenses would take away after a few months or a year. Sadly, Millennials and Gen X aren't hyped on homeownership, like in 2020. People feel robbed and betrayed by realtors for selling them a dream. Living in a home and all you can do is work to pay the mortgage is pure hell. You're a slave to the property. A market correction is needed for any of this to make sense.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@ClutchMaster14 Thank you for watching

[@LolaSemone]

The realtor doesn’t force people to buy more than they can afford.

[@Bubbles-qh7ez]

@@LolaSemonemajority of realtors down play the reality of home and the last couple years been telling clients to put in the best offer (I.e highest offer) on these homes

[@newbeginnings3603]

​@Bubbles-qh7ez True. They also don't educate people on taxes and insurance. Thank goodness for YT. How would you know any if this. The housing market is a gimmick. Buy way under your approval amount and make sure you have a rainy day fund.

[@millertoyal]

I bought my 1st home in 2006. Unfortunately, the housing market crashed in 08. I saw the value of my home plummet. However, my insurance and taxes went down and were cheaper as well. I saved thousands in taxes/ insurance because I lived in an area with several foreclosures nearby.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@millertoyal Thanks for watching and sharing

[@catt3911]

I’m a new subscriber, but you’re a real one! You come with the stuff most people don’t think of. Love it!

[@ShaheedahHill]

@catt3911 Thank you for watching

[@Ttow49]

I bought a bigger than i needed but i knew i would need the space, i just bought 10 new excavators and 3 new dump trucks all cash, glad i went bigger than i needed at the time

[@joshuawilliams6153]

All people look at is the price of mortgage versus rent and think it’s cheaper. My mortgage went from $1554 to $1856 now. They don’t think about how things like water, electricity, etc is more expensive because it’s a bigger space. People have gone so long without having to cover problems that they don’t even think about when a water heater goes out or problems that was not caught in the inspection. The list can go on gut people greatly underestimate the cost of home ownership

[@ShaheedahHill]

@joshuawilliams6153 Thanks for watching and sharing

[@Mac-pluto]

If the bank/loan officer doesn’t mention how easy it’s gonna be to get your deal done, it’s likely because you’re near your limit! My mortgage officer said I could easily qualify off my base salary alone (which is only 50% of my total pay). Made me feel very comfortable with my first purchase

[@leggyReid4c]

My first realtor tried to get me to buy a house and afford it with tenants. I said absolutely no. Best decision ever.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@leggyReid4c Thank you for watching and great move!

[@hazina1947]

Great advice to first home buyers and outstanding explanation.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@hazina1947 Thank you for watching

[@TheLazyHOAGardener]

Great video. A lot of people have no idea what they are getting into, and it will be 2007 all over again.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@TheLazyHOAGardener Thank you for watching

[@MeadowsOfSound]

You are a splendidly clear explainer, thank you!

[@ShaheedahHill]

You're very welcome!

[@michelarosier1918]

Thank you, for sharing this information, it was a lesson learned from this year. ❤😊🙏🏼

[@ShaheedahHill]

@michelarosier1918 Thank you for watching

[@bb9391]

Thank you I appreciate this video. I’m in the process of transitioning living arrangements and I will take everything said into account!

[@ShaheedahHill]

@bb9391 Thank you for watching

[@candicel8290]

This was definitely very helpful! Thank you!

[@ShaheedahHill]

You're so welcome!

[@mikdaub]

Great information. I’m 34 and a nurse. I never thought I wouldn’t be able to afford a home. By the time I could it was snatched away/

[@ShaheedahHill]

@mikdaub Thank you for watching