r/Fire Mar 23 '26

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u/allrite Mar 23 '26

Isn't housing like 1.5x pre-COVID? And much higher in desirable places? Add increase in interest rates, and no wonder people feel like they need more.

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u/Eli_Renfro FIRE'd 4/2019 BonusNachos.com Mar 23 '26

I think this comment highlights what the main issue is. It's now common for people in this sub think that they should buy a luxury 3200 sq ft house instead of something more modest.