In 2017: Don T Buy A House

: Maintenance, property taxes, and insurance often exceed initial mortgage estimates. Reports from The Cut highlighted stories of "buyer's regret" where homeowners found their properties to be more than they could afford after factoring in repairs. Warren Buffett: Why Buying a House is a LOUSY Investment

: Economists predicted that mortgage rates would continue to climb throughout 2017. Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for Realtor.com, noted that higher rates increase costs and make qualifying for loans more difficult. don t buy a house in 2017

: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 shook up tax brackets and capped mortgage interest deductions, which some experts warned could negatively impact homeowners in high-cost coastal states. : Maintenance, property taxes, and insurance often exceed