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  • @CarlosFontes
    @CarlosFontes 6 років тому +3116

    Buying a house when you're broke = "Let's have a baby, that'll fix all our relationship problems!"

    • @davidjenson7773
      @davidjenson7773 6 років тому +33

      Love it heard this more then once. David Jenson chicago

    • @mariaplazasrealestate9697
      @mariaplazasrealestate9697 5 років тому +9

      Thanks for your comment. HAHA. Funny.

    • @wmc9722
      @wmc9722 5 років тому +20

      If you are 'broke' how are you able to purchase a house? Who is this lender?
      How that relates to people copulating is beyond me.

    • @Naibushon
      @Naibushon 5 років тому +7

      u and 210 people are going to stay broke forever

    • @erichein1986
      @erichein1986 5 років тому +32

      How do u think the 2008 housing crisis happened? Not all real estate agents and banks lenders are as honest like Dave Ramsey.

  • @JB-tr2un
    @JB-tr2un 6 років тому +3013

    I'm 26 years old and recently bought my first property with cash, 100% down. 416 sqft condo for $55,000 in a good neighborhood of Tampa, FL. I don't have any mortgage or rent payment. My only monthly expenses are $158 HOA (which includes water, sewage, trash, cable TV, outside maintenance, insurance, pest control) and electricity. When I rented I was paying $575 for rent and higher electric bills. Now by owning I've stabilized my cost of living and able to save over $500/month and am paying myself what used to be my rent payment. Plus I live closer to work, so spending less on gas, my commute is only 4.9 miles each way. I also own my car outright and still have over $16,000 left to my name after purchasing the unit and 0 debt.

    • @Celti_
      @Celti_ 6 років тому +156

      J B god bless! Thanks for the inspiration

    • @jamericanrebel
      @jamericanrebel 6 років тому +197

      Wow I should do that. I’m 24 years old and I have just over 50k in cash, bought my car in cash and have zero dollars in consumer debt. Just need to save up another 15k which should be fairly easy and buy a two bedroom condo in Florida 😊 been thinking about this for a while..

    • @nataliebaker8149
      @nataliebaker8149 6 років тому +127

      J B that’s very admirable. $55k and in a good neighborhood? I wish Houston had that.

    • @ilovenyc2129
      @ilovenyc2129 6 років тому +113

      J B i wish i could do that in california 🙈

    • @alexbella99
      @alexbella99 6 років тому +26

      what area in Tampa ??

  • @mariamindful6510
    @mariamindful6510 2 роки тому +201

    "Children do what feels good, Adults devise a plan and follow it through ". Best advice ever heard in my life

  • @chriswalter92
    @chriswalter92 Місяць тому +93

    The home I purchased in 2023 has appreciated by $60,000 since my acquisition. However, the downside is the diminishing value of the dollar. I am currently contemplating strategies to reinvest $300,000 in the real estate market.

    • @tahirisaid2693
      @tahirisaid2693 Місяць тому

      I just googled Angela and I'm really impressed with her credentials; I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get. I just scheduled a caII

  • @fdllicks
    @fdllicks 6 років тому +708

    What he said: get 15 yr fixed, put 20%down. You payment shouldn't be more than 25% your takehome pay.

  • @kobekile8099
    @kobekile8099 5 років тому +295

    I'm 42 and my net worth is now up to 700k. My son is just now turning 19 and has already paid for his car is debt free with a full ride to college. Thank you Dave!

    • @jacob_gang
      @jacob_gang 3 роки тому +3

      Congrats!

    • @mr.robertson5387
      @mr.robertson5387 2 роки тому +4

      Dude that's awesome! Amen! Now your son can to that for your grandchildren. Amazing work sir, your know how to raise a family.

    • @GavinDaGrey
      @GavinDaGrey 2 роки тому +3

      If you don't mind me asking, how did u go about accomplishing this?

    • @ayv-
      @ayv- 2 роки тому +2

      knowledge is truly power.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 2 роки тому +6

      @@GavinDaGrey inheritance

  • @blazers12369
    @blazers12369 4 роки тому +927

    99% of these comments: I’m 9 years old buying my first house for 800k cash

    • @Namiswwwan
      @Namiswwwan 4 роки тому +25

      Working more, spending less and Don't have children until you are financially ready.

    • @Splixy
      @Splixy 4 роки тому +5

      @@Namiswwwan you went wrong from the first word: working

    • @Splixy
      @Splixy 4 роки тому +4

      @@Namiswwwan and its not spending less, its making more so you can afford more

    • @Namiswwwan
      @Namiswwwan 4 роки тому +7

      @@Splixy k

    • @Splixy
      @Splixy 4 роки тому +2

      @@Namiswwwan didn't expect a latina to know this anyway

  • @kentrobinson7479
    @kentrobinson7479 5 років тому +882

    By the time you save CASH to buy the whole house...THE COST WENT UP $100,000 to $200,000

    • @ezeo.7315
      @ezeo.7315 5 років тому +69

      There are many houses in the market that's not an excuse

    • @geebee6010
      @geebee6010 5 років тому +110

      Here in PA the cheaper the house the worse the neighborhood.

    • @townmiles8691
      @townmiles8691 5 років тому +61

      Dave isn't telling you what to do, he's giving out advice. It's your choice.

    • @AaronHernandez-xv4qh
      @AaronHernandez-xv4qh 4 роки тому +2

      Avg 5% increase in home value

    • @Solidsnake999
      @Solidsnake999 4 роки тому +19

      KENT ROBINSON
      Wait for the market to crash like 2008

  • @TPainWhatitDo
    @TPainWhatitDo 5 місяців тому +11

    This video is 5 years old. I remember the situation I was in 5 years ago. "A 15-year fixed where the payment is no more than a fourth of your take-home pay," with 20% down, which is what Dave recommends, was almost possible for me at the time. Things have changed for the worse

  • @BrendanEvan
    @BrendanEvan 3 роки тому +137

    Honestly it was painful to only buy a house with a payment less than 25% of our take home pay. We are the strange people who bought a cheaper house than our friends. But we have so much flexibility in the budget and such low stress, it’s amazing.

    • @georgewagner7787
      @georgewagner7787 2 роки тому +10

      You did it right. Don't buy a house to impress.

    • @CantBeHammy
      @CantBeHammy Рік тому +1

      You did great Brendan, don’t go broke keeping up w/ the Jones. Congrats

    • @mrs.amandaheadley8165
      @mrs.amandaheadley8165 Рік тому +1

      Brenden, I'm curious what were the numbers?

    • @ccg123isall
      @ccg123isall 11 місяців тому +1

      If you can afford a second and a third later…who’s really winning?

    • @Ric7878
      @Ric7878 9 місяців тому

      Majority like to keep up with the elite. It’s so much peer and society pressure to out-show others that your success lies in your big house and shinny car. If you drive or live in a normal house your rich friends will believe you are broke or either earning less.
      We have a 13 year left on our mortgage and paying below 2k at 1.8% interest rate . Heavenly feeling

  • @MichaelDavis-cj1yj
    @MichaelDavis-cj1yj 5 місяців тому +122

    Dave Ramsey's insights have been a game-changer for me! His practical approach to financial management has empowered me to take control of my money and work towards a debt-free life. The Total Money Makeover is my go-to guide, and I appreciate how he breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow steps.

    • @TeachaStephenson
      @TeachaStephenson 27 днів тому

      You can invest in stocks with Stefan Kunzs his into trading. You copy his trades and earn. With his help I paid off my student loan of $456,000 in 3 months.

  • @Mcllwain
    @Mcllwain 10 місяців тому +740

    I started stacking to SAVE wealth. I've always been the type of person to spend my entire paycheck. I hate having money just sit in the bank. I am under pressure to grow my reserve of $950k. before I turn 60, I would appreciate any advice on potential investments.

    • @sherryie2
      @sherryie2 10 місяців тому +3

      I can feel your pains. New guys need to realize the risks that come with all of this. You could lose it all and you could win it all. It goes both ways. Second, what works for A may not necessarily work for B and you should not be a bandwagon investor. A good number of folks are raking in huge 6 figure gains in this downtrend, but such strategies are mostly successfully executed by folks with in depth market knowledge.

    • @kurttSchuster
      @kurttSchuster 10 місяців тому +1

      @@sherryie2 Factos!! Since the market became extremely volatile and pressure increased (I should be retiring in 17 months), I took the decision to work closely with a financial advisor. It has already been 9 months and counting, and I have made approximately 600K net from all of my holdings.

    • @tonicruger
      @tonicruger 10 місяців тому +2

      @@kurttSchuster That's impressive, my portfolio have been tanking all year, tried learning new strategies to gain in the current market but all of that flew right over head, please would you mind recommending the Adviser you're using.

    • @kurttSchuster
      @kurttSchuster 10 місяців тому +5

      @@tonicruger credits to NICOLE DESIREE SIMON, one of the best portfolio manager;s out there. she;s well known, you should look her up

    • @tonicruger
      @tonicruger 10 місяців тому

      @@kurttSchuster I looked up NICOLE online using her fullname and researched her accreditation. She seem very proficient, I wrote her detailing my Financial market current position, goals and scheduled an appointment. Thanks

  • @gct1913
    @gct1913 5 років тому +132

    I've owned and/or managed houses all my life. This is the cruel reality. Dave is right. It's only a blessing if you can afford it!

    • @Hearken_eQuip
      @Hearken_eQuip 2 роки тому +1

      Please write a book...sorry for not greeting you first, but it seemed more important...on a serious note the more voices we have on this the more can get helped...may Yeshua lead you in your writing of your book

  • @LoveFamilyLife
    @LoveFamilyLife 6 років тому +590

    My husband and I lived on one income, and saved then other income for almost 2 years for our emergency fund and down payment. We had no debt.
    At ages of 21 & 26 we bought our first home, put 20% down on a 15yr mortgage and still had 15k cash to fix it up with (it was a foreclosure) Now not even 6 years later, we have paid some extra every month I no longer work but we learned to live on 1 income so we are fine. We have 4 kids, a good amount in retirement and only owe 40k on this house that is currently worth around 190k.
    We both come from poor families never had any help from anyone. We did this ourselves by just keeping priorities straight. It works!!!

    • @personallyjoua
      @personallyjoua 5 років тому +9

      Amazing!!!!

    • @lunadexelaju3494
      @lunadexelaju3494 5 років тому +14

      Wonderful! Great job👍 U give me hope

    • @bsr8129
      @bsr8129 5 років тому +11

      and your jobs are what where you can buy a house at 21 an 26????? living wear???

    • @emsea1658
      @emsea1658 5 років тому +15

      just being honest I feel its sad to imagine a childhood where your parents put you on UA-cam for views. I feel fortunate to have grown up well before this era in humanity

    • @gittin_funky
      @gittin_funky 4 роки тому +3

      emsea I was thinking the same today. My kids watch these families on UA-cam and the kids have to more and more outlandish things to keep people watching. I’m sure they’ll regret missing out on normal growing up and may even have physiological issues when they are older

  • @floppyflaps8781
    @floppyflaps8781 6 років тому +1212

    So basically I need to move out of CA haha

    • @warcamp70
      @warcamp70 6 років тому +174

      You should run from CA.

    • @picklerix6162
      @picklerix6162 5 років тому +51

      Somebody has to pay the high taxes.

    • @kshitiz06
      @kshitiz06 5 років тому +115

      Yup. I did that 4 months ago. Moved to Texas. I make almost same as what I was making in California. Back in California I didn’t know what to do with that 20,000 per year saving. But here in Texas I am already thinking about buying multi family home.
      California can be addictive. I know people living there for 8-10 years. They know very well that they can have a better life outside of Cali, but it’s difficult for them to give up the luxury of beaches, mountains, hiking every weekend.

    • @barrontrump3943
      @barrontrump3943 5 років тому +8

      Franky Baby im planning on moving away within the next two years

    • @MsSmashone
      @MsSmashone 5 років тому +46

      @@kshitiz06 There are beaches and mountains in so many other places.

  • @Steph1
    @Steph1 6 місяців тому +8

    I bet all the people who listened to 4:45 and took that advice are now disappointed. Fixing your mortgage for 30 years at 1.5-2.3% interest rates, you’ll never get a deal like that anymore 🙄

  • @tarjab9151
    @tarjab9151 6 років тому +320

    A paid off home mortgage is taking the place of BMW as the new status symbol ❤️

    • @thiendoan9788
      @thiendoan9788 5 років тому +2

      I've got one year to go .. or before I turn 50

    • @lisavaden9903
      @lisavaden9903 5 років тому +2

      His guote is " A payed for home is like diving a " New Mercedes"

    • @Ghost-ly3wx
      @Ghost-ly3wx 5 років тому +7

      I bought my BMW for $650 cash, most fun car I have every had

    • @andrewjackson3486
      @andrewjackson3486 3 роки тому

      HA as if. All of my friends lease cars while I'm in the middle of saving for a house.

  • @mystorykim
    @mystorykim 5 років тому +184

    Bought my first home at 47. I did still have debt but not bad. Didn’t have 20% to put down so I had PMI for several years. 7 years later I have no debt but our home, and a year of savings in the bank. Refinanced to 15 year fixed 4 years ago at a lower rate and our home has gone up in value over $100k. Our home is a blessing and if I had waited to get all of these steps in place I would have missed out on this opportune time to buy a home when housing prices were low, interest rates were low and right before all of value in home prices went up. I wouldn’t be able to afford nearly the home I have now if I had waited and we are in much better financial condition now because of it. Am I the exception? I believe God led us to our home and the time to buy.

    • @minimalist_monk
      @minimalist_monk 2 роки тому +15

      God moves mountains

    • @Buggu3
      @Buggu3 2 роки тому +10

      Yup!… Dave callers don’t live in NYC so it’s easy for them to save 100k there is no 100k house in nyc

    • @fkillah
      @fkillah 2 роки тому +8

      @@Buggu3 move out of nyc

    • @Buggu3
      @Buggu3 2 роки тому +2

      @@fkillah and work where??…. I make my living in NY so I’m not sure y I shud move?

    • @fkillah
      @fkillah 2 роки тому +12

      @@Buggu3 you act as if you can only work in NY but then complain about the high cost of housing. You control your life, do what works best for you.

  • @mtbokor1969
    @mtbokor1969 4 місяці тому +5

    I actually think this is amazing advice. We live in a world where everybody wants the biggest and best thing immediately. Whatever happened to a starter home and as you build wealth, you move up the ladder. I think the advice of no more than 25% of your takeoff pay is also great advice.

  • @rustydoorknob5108
    @rustydoorknob5108 5 років тому +170

    Just bought my first house! i'm 22. I put down 35k after working for 5 years without parents assistance etc! I couldn't be happier :-)

    • @MYKECHEXX
      @MYKECHEXX 4 роки тому

      Mr Eurx congrats 🍾

    • @edwinmedina4338
      @edwinmedina4338 4 роки тому

      👏 that is Phenomenal!!! Congratulations

    • @bobbyweirddick6556
      @bobbyweirddick6556 4 роки тому +1

      Well done 👍 now careful someone gets half of it

    • @davidrabbit8868
      @davidrabbit8868 4 роки тому +3

      Bought where

    • @erik5354
      @erik5354 4 роки тому

      @Deirdre Morris Partners? how do you know Mr Eurx is homosexual? the term 'partners' is what homosexuals use.

  • @issadogboss4380
    @issadogboss4380 5 років тому +6

    Dave I just found you on UA-cam I used to have lunch with you everyday at work on the radio so it is nice to see who was giving me all that wonderful advice. Only regret is that I didn't learn sooner how to deal with debt. But now no debt cash is king own my home no mortgage and no stress now retired. Thank you.

  • @mastermagician5126
    @mastermagician5126 3 роки тому +11

    This is actually what I needed to hear i think thanks Dave I listen to a lot of what you say im not even making a huge amount of money per year and just practicing the ideas has helpped so much

  • @Mountainhippiedude
    @Mountainhippiedude 6 років тому +711

    When buying my first house, I specifically wanted a house I could pay off in 3 years. My real estate agent and my mortgage broker both did all they could to attempt to convince me I was making a terrible mistake by not buying a more expensive home. I am so thankful I stuck to my guns.

    • @prncessbaby16
      @prncessbaby16 6 років тому +12

      how much was the house?

    • @sarahann530
      @sarahann530 6 років тому +52

      courageous1964
      I did not realize you could get a mortgage on a house with wheels

    • @Allin1mom
      @Allin1mom 5 років тому +2

      We did the same thing.

    • @jobokidd
      @jobokidd 5 років тому +43

      I made a budget to calculate what mortgage payment I felt comfortable with. I was shocked what my mortgage broker was pushing- 3 x as much. I’m glad I stuck to my guns too. People need to make their own decisions. Banks etc are trying to make $ off you.

    • @iamkat-agnt99-ash-kbt.59
      @iamkat-agnt99-ash-kbt.59 5 років тому +2

      Well done!

  • @lucaswheeler4746
    @lucaswheeler4746 6 років тому +1

    I'm 15 Dave and i have already started your courses and have listened to most of your podcasts. I love listening to you

  • @patandbrandi
    @patandbrandi 6 років тому +208

    I'm sick of people saying I remember when rates were 15% or 20%. That was when houses were cheaper and you could earn money in a CD, also money was worth more.

    • @jessicalt4121
      @jessicalt4121 6 років тому +36

      Yes, also in 1999 gas was 99 cents per gallon. It’s not apples to apples comparison.

    • @dinahsoar6982
      @dinahsoar6982 6 років тому +16

      @Pat Yes. When I was paying a fixed mortgage rate of 15% in 1984, I was earning 10% on my savings account! With no risk b/c it was FDIC. It was incredible. Years later, when the mortgage rates dropped to 7% I was still earning 4 to 6% on savings. I planned my retirement based on those numbers. Then the gov't stuck their nose in and the banks don't want our money, they get it from the gov't who is making money instead of us.
      Also that $42K house I bought with the 15% mortgage today would cost $156K @ 3 to 4%. Give me the 15% with 10% on savings any day.

    • @picklerix6162
      @picklerix6162 5 років тому +4

      It benefits the govt. to keep interest rates artificially low but it really hurts retirees with savings who are on fixed incomes. Some day, the asset bubble will burst (again) and a lot of people will go homeless.

    • @Countcho
      @Countcho 5 років тому +3

      We’re gonna go back to high interest rates, which will lower the prices of houses, but it could take many years

    • @9989Wolverine
      @9989Wolverine 5 років тому +1

      Yeah CD accounts were 18% for 6 months

  • @billdemaineiii6979
    @billdemaineiii6979 4 роки тому +2

    I am basically a child in these matters.. though I am 57!years old.
    Dave Ramsey you taught it in a way I could understand it. Short, sweet. Stories to support. Examples to help me see.
    And a peek into some of those areas that would be completely unknown to someone at my understanding and experience level in the ‘buying a hone’ decision.
    Thanks ve needed everything you laid out here and 70% I would not have even thought of.
    You did the research, you did the trial and error and you’re living the lessons.
    Who better to ask? And who better to teach it?
    Thank you sir. God bless you. God bless your family. God bless your business.
    Most of all, Blessed Be the Name of the Lord.

  • @dobson777a
    @dobson777a 6 років тому +218

    The first house I purchased (age 24) had a mother-in-law apt in back. I lived in the back essentially rent free since the front house covered the mortgage and insurance. A few years later after I was married we moved into the front house and rented the back which paid half the mortgage and insurance.

    • @BriLoveMusic
      @BriLoveMusic 6 років тому +14

      dobson777a That's so smart!! Lol wow. Wise thinking. 🤔

    • @ANoteToSelf
      @ANoteToSelf 5 років тому +1

      Genius

    • @yeimyramos7860
      @yeimyramos7860 5 років тому +2

      totally what happeds though when u rent you loose part of the discounts on taxes for homestead
      atlas thats the way is done in florida

    • @nathanlee1112
      @nathanlee1112 5 років тому +3

      Y’all should go look up BiggerPockets. They have coined this strategy as house hacking. Many do it!

    • @victorynowall
      @victorynowall 4 роки тому

      I am sure you are very happy now and stress FREE

  • @629hills
    @629hills 5 років тому +3

    Very good information. Your always giving great information and i appreciate that.

  • @TheCookieFranco
    @TheCookieFranco 4 роки тому +23

    I once bought a $100 DVD player with cash!

    • @kjsciacca
      @kjsciacca 4 роки тому +1

      Cookie Franco I’m calling BS! 😜

  • @skoutshowecker382
    @skoutshowecker382 4 роки тому +4

    I like how you really putting knowledge out there!

  • @Marketplacere
    @Marketplacere 2 роки тому

    Your channel and advice are fantastic.Thanks for all you do!

  • @daryl4225
    @daryl4225 5 років тому

    I love your advice here! I followed your rules, even before ever discovering your channel. You've just earned a new fan!

  • @rons.6683
    @rons.6683 5 років тому +16

    Seven years ago before I became a Ramsey disciple I bought my house, although I was broke. WHEW!. Man did I ‘luck out’!

  • @frikyfrankie
    @frikyfrankie 5 років тому +6

    Sometimes people can't afford a 15 year note. For that I say get a 30 year note and just pay extra payments every month to the principal to pay if off sooner. Maybe 20yrs or so depending how much extra you kick in.

  • @Shanacee
    @Shanacee 6 років тому +2

    This information was extremely helpful! I felt like you were speaking directly to me.

  • @ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496
    @ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496 6 років тому +1

    One of the best videos you've put out! Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @Aj0691202
    @Aj0691202 5 років тому +26

    I built a new house when I was 22 for what i was paying in rent, sold it 4 years later for 80k more and paid off all my student loans and built a better home. Pay attention to the market

  • @Hannibal082
    @Hannibal082 6 років тому +15

    I love this channel.

  • @collinsjamillah
    @collinsjamillah 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for this Dave!!

  • @MCloven779
    @MCloven779 6 років тому +1

    Im so glad i found your channel subscribed for life.

  • @m0oman
    @m0oman 5 років тому +6

    In Auckland, New Zealand the average house price is around $900,000. I'm 28 and the property I bought is valued at $980,000. I had to put a 20% deposit because banks are strict here but could not afford to pay it off across 15 years. I have $740,000 debt on the property and the repayments are $3500 a month across a 30 year term at just over 4% interest. Home ownership is stressful here and wish we all could have $200,000 mortgages.

  • @67judson
    @67judson 6 років тому +318

    I once bought a $200 TV with cash!!!

    • @66wow99
      @66wow99 6 років тому +11

      hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!

    • @tylough
      @tylough 5 років тому +28

      I hope it was used. Buying new TVs is stupid.

    • @nina5-12
      @nina5-12 5 років тому +2

      😂

    • @kimberlyturner820
      @kimberlyturner820 5 років тому +1

      Lol

    • @TheCookieFranco
      @TheCookieFranco 4 роки тому +2

      YAAAAAASSSSSSS!!!!!

  • @DrAdnan
    @DrAdnan 6 років тому +1

    So much valuable info in here!

  • @JohnDoe-hs8qq
    @JohnDoe-hs8qq 3 місяці тому +2

    I just don’t understand how he can say “don’t do more than a 15 year mortgage” I don’t know where Dave comes from but here in New York(Long Island) 15 year fixed mortgages either don’t exist or are extremely rare. 30 year fixed is the standard. Especially since an average lower middle class home in NY goes for 500k or more… Get a 30 year fixed rate and TRY to pay it off as quickly as possible. That’s my advice.

    • @gorkyd7912
      @gorkyd7912 День тому

      If everyone refused to do a 30-year the prices would adjust according to what people can afford. Unfortunately this only works if people also refuse to pay exorbitant rent prices, which isn't the case in NY.

  • @stephenshelton4267
    @stephenshelton4267 6 років тому +329

    Fun tip: buy a house with a 30 year mortgage and use a mortgage calculator to see what you'd pay on a 15 year mortgage. Take the difference and add it to your 30 year mortgage payment as an additional payment towards your principle and voila! Suddenly your 30 year mortgage will act exactly the same as a 15 year mortgage, but if the proverbial horse-squeeze ever hits the fan in your life then you can fall back to the cheaper 30 year mortgage payment without any negative consequences whatsoever (remember this was the monthly payment the lender expected all along) and you can ease your way through a tough spot.
    Good luck doing that with a 15 year mortgage.

    • @tylough
      @tylough 5 років тому +17

      Genius!

    • @shecandoit4801
      @shecandoit4801 5 років тому +16

      This is an excellent tip. It Makes perfect sense.

    • @holmiumh
      @holmiumh 5 років тому +46

      Normally with 30yr mortgage the interest rate is gonna be slightly higher. So there's still a small price to pay for the flexibility.

    • @TicMoney1985
      @TicMoney1985 5 років тому +5

      Great tip but most no one will do it is the point

    • @franky01ize
      @franky01ize 5 років тому +45

      Nice way to put it, Dave seems to speak to people making 150k a year

  • @Aj0691202
    @Aj0691202 5 років тому +78

    I would rather build a forever home on a 30 year mortgage and have my family grow in that home than live in a apartment saving for a house that in 5 years I wont be able to afford. Average house price here has doubled in past 8 years.

    • @Buggu3
      @Buggu3 2 роки тому +10

      Tru… if u put it off… by the time u save all that money the house is worth more u still can’t afford it😂

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 2 роки тому +3

      @@Buggu3 exactly. My wife and I bought a home we have trouble paying for, but it's in a school district we wanted, paid the minimum down, and now it's worth about 200k more than what we owe on it.

  • @joshuacarter4235
    @joshuacarter4235 6 років тому

    Great advice! Thank you.

  • @richardboyd5655
    @richardboyd5655 4 роки тому

    I admire your wisdom and generosity for sharing it

  • @Zerostar369
    @Zerostar369 4 роки тому +3

    Dude, that mortgage calculator is gold. So easy to use. Thank you Dave!

  • @MikeAndCindyJones
    @MikeAndCindyJones 6 років тому +15

    I'm a Realtor in Florida. Dave's advice is spot on. I have been completely debt free for over 10 years. Paid cash for a condo. Lived in it for 5 years. Sold it for a nice profit and bought a house for cash. In 3 years I've gained a little over $60k in equity. One thing I have learned about being debt free is you fall out of the credit rating trap. In other words if you do not borrow money on a regular basis your credit score will plummet. At that point your options are few when you apply for a mortgage. If you can qualify for a mortgage after getting out of debt... a 15 year is the way to go if you cannot pay cash.

  • @NaturalAlternatives_RSJS
    @NaturalAlternatives_RSJS Рік тому

    Useful info - thank you!

  • @Naturallydynamiclady
    @Naturallydynamiclady 3 роки тому +1

    Great content and a wealth of information!!

  • @surjeudi2249
    @surjeudi2249 5 років тому +9

    I think some of yal are missing his point. For everyone saying its unrealistic because of the high costs in certain areas, he's basically saying if YOU can't afford those high prices, don't buy a house in those areas until you can afford to do so. Imagine if people used this plan, house prices would drop because people would stop buying houses they can't afford. If no one is buying, prices have to drop.

  • @jiggasvr6
    @jiggasvr6 6 років тому +20

    with $35,000 down, i bought a house and made 10 times that amount back in equity by the time my 3 year mortgage term was up.

  • @largeroomnolight
    @largeroomnolight 6 років тому

    I love you!!!! You’re the best. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank u 4 sharing your knowledge and insight. 😊

  • @lotusunicorn808
    @lotusunicorn808 6 років тому +1

    Wonderful advice!!

  • @michelarosier1918
    @michelarosier1918 6 років тому +3

    Thanks, Dave.👏👐👍❤❤❤

  • @drgreene1013
    @drgreene1013 5 років тому +41

    Anyone else addicted to these Dave Ramsey clips??

  • @ends7968
    @ends7968 2 місяці тому

    Thank you, I just subbed. This info is so useful

  • @TheBeatdownBros
    @TheBeatdownBros Рік тому

    Such valuable information

  • @yeseniarosario1006
    @yeseniarosario1006 5 років тому +19

    I love love real estate as well. It remind me when I was 20, bought my first house. Sold it 5 years later when the market was sky high, made a profit of 200k. Now 37 and I own 3 properties (2 rentals) and I love it!
    I have inspired others to do the same.

  • @kortneehull2670
    @kortneehull2670 6 років тому +30

    Glad I stumbled upon this channel! Curious to know tips on finding a trustworthy real estate agent, especially here in LA

    • @violacrb
      @violacrb 6 років тому +1

      +A B He recommends specific agents, etc. on his website (called ELPs), if you want to set up something like that.

    • @Benpire2010
      @Benpire2010 6 років тому

      A B he has endorsed special agents. So they pay him to mention their services (one of the many ways those agents get their names out to the local population about their services). He however will only mention them if they follow the same line of thought as he teaches on the air and in his books. So no he does not charge you personally, however obviously the local agent will charge you for their services.

    • @tonyjohnson1305
      @tonyjohnson1305 4 роки тому

      Move out of California, simple.

  • @Michael-lo3ht
    @Michael-lo3ht 2 роки тому +20

    A 15yr mortgage sounds fine until one spouse is out of work, or comes down with an illness. You still have to pay the full mortgage payment. With a 30yr you can still double up on payments. At least you have that fallback. If we had done the 15 we would be in that spot right now. When the situation improves we can make the larger payments. Saying because someone has a 30 they would never double up doesn't fit every person or couple. Better to have that cushion than have a catastrophe and lose your house.

    • @ValerieMajor
      @ValerieMajor 2 роки тому +1

      Still higher interest rates so in the end it’s more expensive

    • @Michael-lo3ht
      @Michael-lo3ht 2 роки тому +2

      @@ValerieMajor Actually my son figured it up and it wasn't that much different with the interest rates so low. It wasn't worth the gamble and they can still double up on payments.

    • @edgar3105
      @edgar3105 2 роки тому +1

      30 year interest rates are higher.

  • @Nick0777
    @Nick0777 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite video of UA-cam! I’m a first time buyer and I planing to pay off a house in 5 years!

  • @heedmywarning2792
    @heedmywarning2792 4 роки тому +4

    3:18 people rarely talk about the maintenance part of owning a house,. And possible HOA fees and taxes. And many don't mention how they got the down payment.

  • @jfausset
    @jfausset 6 років тому +5

    Dave, I love your rules: 20% down, 15 yr or less, 1/4 or less of your take home. Well done. I wish people had that much sense commonly. I think you hit on something with the interest rates: they artificially stimulate and sustain the real estate economy. The interest rates will definitely rise as the bond market wanes. Question: what incentive does a buyer’s agent have to push the price of the sale down? Repeat business is more based on relationship than buyer savings. There seems to be no check on sales prices and an entire system built to enrich realtors and inter twine household with with real estate to logic abandonment. Do you believe the average person is better served when artificial stimulus for real estate increases home prices? Thank you for any time you give in response and what you are doing to reduce the household debt of the nation. It is certainly a noble cause.

  • @savingyourfuture1165
    @savingyourfuture1165 5 років тому +2

    Good points. I think it makes sense to buy a starter home and you can upgrade later. If you can get a low rate of interest and you can invest the funds with 4% or higher and have a mortgage at 3% it doesn't make sense to pay off the mortgage faster.

  • @christirb1
    @christirb1 6 років тому +1

    Really good advice 👍🏻

  • @nrg1123
    @nrg1123 Рік тому +9

    I just bought my first home thanks to everything I learned about saving and budgeting from you Dave, thank you!

    • @TeachaStephenson
      @TeachaStephenson 27 днів тому

      You can invest in stocks with Stefan Kunzs his into trading. You copy his trades and earn. With his help I paid off my student loan of $456,000 in 3 months.

  • @samanthagray3201
    @samanthagray3201 6 років тому +3

    We sold our very expensive house where the mortgage was half our take home pay because we had our phd in d.u.m.b. and used our equity to completely pay off our debt and we bought a much cheaper home where our 15 year is only $649 a month so now we double our payment, have a very comfortable emergency fund, and now we have fun money that we never had for years. We get to go on our first vacation this year. It has certainly taken sacrifice and people that we were crazy but we can finally breathe and relax because the financial stress is gone! I wish I would’ve known this years ago!

  • @painintheknee1209
    @painintheknee1209 6 років тому +2

    I am a real estate agent in San Antonio.When you don’t buy a house, and you still rent, the rent is higher than a mortgage to begin with in San Antonio. A year after you buy your house, rent has already surpassed your mortgage payment. Rent is outrageous here. I recommend you buy now. Especially when rates are rising and the prices of homes are in a Sellers market.

  • @nohopeequalsnofear3242
    @nohopeequalsnofear3242 4 роки тому

    Great video Dave!

  • @Final_Boss
    @Final_Boss 5 років тому +5

    Solid advice, don't make the house you want to own end up owning you. You just need a roof over your head , people are even converting their vehicles into homes these days, I've looked into small housing projects and there are even some built using sea-containers, there are many options out there. Don't give up!

  • @mycrazyfamilyid
    @mycrazyfamilyid 6 років тому +97

    We did a 15-year loan with 3% interest and 20% down payment in October 2016. We were so lucky. About 2 months later a bunch of houses in my neighborhood went on the market for $100,000 more than what we paid for our house! Now we're making double payments. Woohoo!

    • @SpiritLeash
      @SpiritLeash 6 років тому +4

      MyCrazyFamily well done! Make sure you have enough money behind in case no money is coming in anymore.

    • @katrinaumana2127
      @katrinaumana2127 6 років тому +8

      MyCrazyFamily My husband and I bought our house in 2011 forfor $65,000 My next door neighbor sold her house for $252,000 last year. All our houses are cookie cutter. I think we should sell our DC area home and buy free and clear a house in Cartersville, Georgia.

    • @GamerMomentsToo
      @GamerMomentsToo 6 років тому

      MyCrazyFamily 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @joe_8056
      @joe_8056 5 років тому +2

      +Katrina Umana you bought a house for $65k where?

    • @notnoternexto
      @notnoternexto 5 років тому

      2011. houses were that cheap after the crisis.

  • @AMindInOverdrive
    @AMindInOverdrive 5 років тому

    This is great advice! Take on as little debt as possible.

  • @ToolTimeTyler
    @ToolTimeTyler 5 років тому

    Great vid as always

  • @crownofhair5521
    @crownofhair5521 5 років тому +30

    I grew up in California, and its not as expensive as people claim. Yea, if you want to live a life above your means and you move to Brentwood, BH. Hidden Valley, Calabases, etc. Californians you know what I mean... you will pay the price. I purchased my first house in the 90s for 130 thousand, now the houses in my neighborhood are selling for 510 thousand. Purchased a couple of forecloses in other areas of the valley for under 200 thousand in old areas, but very nice, ranch style with 3 BR, 2 BA. and huge back yards, you just should know which cities to purchase in. Buying a house changed my world. Rent will consistently go up, your mortgage stays the same, if you have a fixed rate 30 year. If you have a variable, it will fluctuate but will cap at a closed % rate, Just be smart, otherwise you'll be paying a lot of 1st and last to rent nice apartments. In California 1st and last can be up to $4500 + your 1st months rent of 1700 - 3000 for a 1 bedroom...get smart people buy some property.

    • @msflygurl3760
      @msflygurl3760 5 років тому +2

      Crown OfHair yeah if u want a trap house

    • @crownofhair5521
      @crownofhair5521 5 років тому +3

      Check out Zillow...There is a 2 bedroom condo for $249,000. I just found a 3 bdroom in Long beach for 149,000, i'm looking at on Saturday as its smack in the middle of million dollar listings, going to see what the deal is... A trap house is paying above your means and loosing it in 5 years. I found a house 5 months ago in the hills of Claremont for 349,000 very dilapidated...but on an acre of land. purchased, torn down the house and sold the land. If you don't like the area, try to flip it. Believe me there is a way. Dave Ramsey is saying the same, you may have to move to a community where you get alot of house for little money. Its the area you pay for...there are some really nice neighborhoods out there in California.

    • @alfredroberts4764
      @alfredroberts4764 5 років тому

      What’s your email? I have a couple of questions to get started

    • @josephkenner4651
      @josephkenner4651 5 років тому

      The time to buy is when it collapses is getting ready time. Save as much money. When it happens I’ll be able to buy multi family deals with my partners. 20 more single family rentals my self. The smart people don’t buy when the markets high. Buy and hoping doesn’t work in this world.

    • @03edgex600
      @03edgex600 4 роки тому

      @@josephkenner4651 trying to time the market can also kill you

  • @dlaw5859
    @dlaw5859 6 років тому +121

    Take ramseys knowledge & use it but use it to fit your needs. I only put 5 percent down on a 30 yr but I over pay 4-500 per month & the over payment goes toward principal. Let those papers say whtevr makes u comfortable. Just b smart about it. Most ppl dont want to b obligated to a 15yr but that doesn't mean u cant strive to pay your 30 yr in 15. Don't let ppl born into money make u feel inadequate or like you're making a bad decision because u don't have 20% down for your 1st home. Just be smart & let a reputable lawyer & inspector guide you. Its not that hard.

    • @janetmcdaniel1112
      @janetmcdaniel1112 6 років тому +6

      Dwayne Wayne thank u so much. This gives me hope.

    • @jeffferguson69
      @jeffferguson69 5 років тому

      Dwayne Wayne great comment

    • @Blessedanitakaizer80
      @Blessedanitakaizer80 5 років тому

      Great comment. Thank you

    • @Gunngirl
      @Gunngirl 5 років тому +6

      Appreciate that.I like Dave’s advice, but not everyone is looking to buy a $200,000 home.

    • @bamaman5252
      @bamaman5252 5 років тому

      @@Gunngirl I'm not age 24

  • @amiradeshon5501
    @amiradeshon5501 6 років тому

    Great advice !!

  • @KellyJones-gm2eh
    @KellyJones-gm2eh 6 років тому

    Thank you, soooooo much.

  • @dextermorgan4172
    @dextermorgan4172 5 років тому +14

    Everyone saying, "oh you can just make bigger payments on a 30 year mortgage and pay it off sooner." True, but the fact of the matter is that 99% of ppl will not make larger payments on their mortgage cause they would rather "save" that extra money and just make their regular payment. With a 15 year fixed mortgage, you have to pay a little extra and it keeps you on track to pay it off early and save thousands on interest. Also you get a much lower interest rate with a 15 year mortgage compared to a 30 year. I put 20% down and did a 15 year with a fixed rate of 3.375%. I'll have my place paid off by the time I'm 37!

    • @skibum6422
      @skibum6422 5 років тому

      They are a bit lower not much lower. If you don't have the will power to automatically pay extra then you won't have the will power to pay off any of your debts in the debt snowball.

    • @hengineer
      @hengineer 4 роки тому

      And my interest rate of my 30 year is 3.5

    • @hengineer
      @hengineer 4 роки тому

      And you're wrong. Interest rates are lower on 30 year than 15 because they want to make their money

  • @whalingwithishmael7751
    @whalingwithishmael7751 3 роки тому +25

    He didn’t mention his wife as his love 😅

    • @mrsbethanyelise
      @mrsbethanyelise 3 роки тому

      I noticed that too, then I caught that he specified it was "doing what he does"

    • @Ayanami0001
      @Ayanami0001 2 роки тому

      That's how you become a millionaire! ; )

  • @keepthechange1
    @keepthechange1 3 роки тому

    I LOVE YOU DAVE RAMSEY! Listen to him people. Get a head and stay ahead. Never try to keep up with the JONESES!

  • @RideAsil
    @RideAsil 6 місяців тому

    Agree and thank you for your videos 👍

    • @TeachaStephenson
      @TeachaStephenson 27 днів тому

      You can invest in stocks with Stefan Kunzs his into trading. You copy his trades and earn. With his help I paid off my student loan of $456,000 in 3 months.

  • @debral9651
    @debral9651 6 років тому +29

    Rent here is 3/4 of the average wage. Which makes it hard to get anywhere...

    • @tylough
      @tylough 5 років тому +2

      Debra L makes it pretty easy go into debtland.

    • @atmosrepair
      @atmosrepair 5 років тому +2

      Exactly! Cost of living and everything is so expensive

    • @zenpapi1185
      @zenpapi1185 4 роки тому

      Average wage or minimum wage ?

  • @nestorrodriguez815
    @nestorrodriguez815 6 років тому +8

    In Orange County California, house prices are so high....

  • @sergio8858
    @sergio8858 5 років тому

    Im sooooo glad I found you

  • @nathankurz
    @nathankurz Місяць тому +1

    Watching this in 2024 is crazy to ponder about, especially when he says, “ these wonderfully low interest rates. So if you can’t afford to buy now, you won’t be able to afford to buy, ever.”

  • @PrimitiveAK
    @PrimitiveAK 10 місяців тому +5

    i think this video needs to be updated for the current housing market LOL

  • @WhiteBoardFinance
    @WhiteBoardFinance 6 років тому +931

    "Straight cash homie" -Randy Moss

    • @Daveraide
      @Daveraide 6 років тому +31

      "I play when I wanna play" - Randy Moss

    • @MobileHomeGeek
      @MobileHomeGeek 6 років тому +31

      WhiteBoard Finance "When you rich, you dont write checks."-Randy Moss

    • @MobileHomeGeek
      @MobileHomeGeek 6 років тому +1

      A B same here!! He was quoted saying it smh

    • @kooookay9893
      @kooookay9893 6 років тому +5

      WhiteBoard Finance he’s got more than you’ll ever have ha ha

    • @zlatigol9
      @zlatigol9 6 років тому +5

      K Ooookay lol you're an idiot

  • @selenamac
    @selenamac 6 років тому +1

    Dave Ramsey is the best!!!!!!

  • @notanomad9320
    @notanomad9320 6 років тому +1

    1st house we bought was $42,000 at 9 1/4% interest and that was a deal in the Carter years. 2 years later our equity got us a slightly bigger home for $82,500 which we refinanced a couple times and finally went to a 15 year mortgage and that was paid off years ago. Now it's property taxes based on a housing value of $270,000 thats really getting out of hand. Nice neighborhood and schools but our kids moved out a long time ago, my wife really likes living here but I would like to move someplace cheaper and have something on a bigger lot.

  • @chosenone2363
    @chosenone2363 3 роки тому +3

    I'm too Old to wait! I'm tied of renting apts / I'll at least save for Emergency and closing cost.

  • @GenerousFarmer
    @GenerousFarmer 6 років тому +988

    Best way to buy a house is wait for the Real Estate bubble to pop.

    • @GenerousFarmer
      @GenerousFarmer 6 років тому +83

      I'm self employed. And have lots of funds available. I'm prepared.

    • @GenerousFarmer
      @GenerousFarmer 6 років тому +64

      Yeah the FED reinflated the housing bubble.. as well as the stock market bubble.

    • @andremoses6128
      @andremoses6128 6 років тому +21

      It's definately a bubble. Only a idiot would buy when rates are at all time lows. Rates goin up now to fight inflation so everything will deflate or crash

    • @GenerousFarmer
      @GenerousFarmer 6 років тому +4

      Andre Moses Everything that is debt based anyway.

    • @The_BigPeach
      @The_BigPeach 6 років тому +6

      Angela but when you buy, you get some of that money you put in when you sell

  • @eveningstar1
    @eveningstar1 2 роки тому

    thank you!!!

  • @laj4186
    @laj4186 5 років тому +1

    That is true about us! We are fun and unique. Love it!

  • @HonestFinance
    @HonestFinance 6 років тому +15

    Thank you for the sound advice. 15 year is hard to afford with most of today’s home prices being so high. Wish it were easier said than done

    • @kzimmerman2211
      @kzimmerman2211 6 років тому +6

      As long as there are no early pay penalties, you can get a 30 year and pay it off early. That's what I did. I couldn't afford a shorter term mortgage at the time that I purchased my home, but I always paid extra, starting out at just $50/month and increasing each year after that. My house should be paid off next month, putting the term of the mortgage at just over 10.5 years. (I've since married, so my husband is going to throw some of his savings at the balance. Without that contribution from him, I could still have probably paid it off on my own in less than 15 years by sticking to my payoff plan.)

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance 6 років тому +4

      I agree with paying it off faster. Even though it’s a higher rate, having a lower fixed payment on a 30 is more manageable

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance 6 років тому

      I had a 15 on a condo when I was young, but with a family it’s much harder to get into a home with a 15. With I could be like Dave. I really do

  • @wmc9722
    @wmc9722 5 років тому +6

    I forced myself to listen for two minutes (a friend sent me the link) and I cannot go any further. I'll bet this is a wonderful station for some people. God bless them.

  • @JeffreyEpstein777
    @JeffreyEpstein777 4 роки тому +1

    I’m an agent in Texas and found this vid very helpful

  • @bennisman
    @bennisman 2 роки тому

    thank you