Easy to Understand Real Estate

Understanding Home Buying Power with a $3,000 Budget


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Explore the dynamics of home buying with a monthly budget of $3,000 in this insightful episode. Discover how different mortgage scenarios can significantly affect the amount of house you can purchase, even when the monthly payment remains constant. This episode provides a detailed analysis of four real-world mortgage examples where home prices differ by $100,000, based on down payments ranging from 3.5% to 20%.

Key insights include understanding how loan structures and interest rates impact your buying power, enabling you to make more informed decisions when purchasing a home. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade, this episode equips you with the knowledge to navigate the housing market effectively.

Additional resources and tools are mentioned throughout the episode to support your home buying journey.


00:02:00: Introduction to the $3,000 budget scenario.
00:05:30: Exploration of the first mortgage scenario with a 3.5% down payment.
00:10:15: Discussion on the second scenario with a 10% down payment.
00:15:45: Analysis of the third scenario with a 15% down payment.
00:20:00: Examination of the fourth scenario with a 20% down payment.
00:25:30: Conclusion and key takeaways on maximizing home buying power.

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See show notes: https://inlet.fm/easy-to-understand-real-estate/episodes/686b388b512822c68da79b34

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Easy to Understand Real EstateBy Jeb Smith