06-20-2022, 04:40 PM
(06-20-2022, 04:04 PM)Tiger Blood Wrote: really? you don't think it's worth passing up on some things you may want to own a home? working an extra job? saying people don't need to make any sacrifices is part of the problem. things don't always come easy and shouldn't of they're important enough.
you do those things, make some sacrifices along the way, be smart with your money and guess what, you'll eventually own a home. the sacrifices will pay off. don't know why the idea of working hard and doing what it takes turns people off but that's not my problem.
You're completely missing the mark. I'm not sure if i can explain this in a way that you'll understand but I'll try.
Almost everything we do in society is based on what we do with one job. Govt programs, tax laws, business hours of operation....our entire society operates on the assumption that most people (about 95%) work one job 40 hours/week.
Telling someone they cannot afford a home unless they work a second job is unfair.
Even at the minimum wage level.....in theory, you should be able to afford a home with one job, right location, and the appropriate government assistance that's already available. Does it happen often? I honestly can't say but I'm sure it happens enough. Keeping in mind only a fraction of the population that makes minimum wage is even old enough to get a home loan to purchase one. (If they wanted to borrow)
If they want to own a better home or own a nicer home, or one in a better location, or own one faster... Sure they can make those "sacrifices" and "struggles" you're touting.
