Denver metro on 100k (Aurora, Castle Rock: fit in, apartment, condos)

[ITNerd]

Originally Posted by SkyDog77

I think you want to double that so you can get 5% down on a $400K house.

I didn't say I was buying a 400k home lol. I'm trying to figure out if we can even afford a decent little home that is not a dump or fixer upper with a combined income of 100k. Sorry for any confusion.

[SkyDog77]

Originally Posted by ITNerd

I didn't say I was buying a 400k home lol. I'm trying to figure out if we can even afford a decent little home that is not a dump or fixer upper with a combined income of 100k. Sorry for any confusion.

Easily. I was making slightly less than you when I was in my mid 20s and bought a $360K house. Had 20% saved and no debt. It was not an undue burden at all

[ITNerd]

Originally Posted by SkyDog77

Easily. I was making slightly less than you when I was in my mid 20s and bought a $360K house. Had 20% saved and no debt. It was not an undue burden at all

I guess I just need to stay off the damn online real estate places and search hard when I get sent out for some visits on the companies dime.

[davebarnes]

Where is work?
What kind of commute are you willing to tolerate?
Move-in-Ready required or can Do-Some-Renovation?
Must haves in house? Not want-to-haves.
¿Habla Español?

[Count David]

OP, you are wrong.

There's this place called Aurora....

[Careerist]

I don't pay anywhere close to $2,000-2,500/mo on my mortgage + HOA and I live within 10 miles of downtown, and just over 5 miles from DTC. You can find town homes and condos under $350,000 around the metro. If you're putting down between at least 5-10%, you should be able to keep your total monthly payments under $2,000/mo.

[ITNerd]

Originally Posted by davebarnes

Where is work? DTC

What kind of commute are you willing to tolerate? An hour or less

Move-in-Ready required or can Do-Some-Renovation? We prefer move in ready, or very little repair needed.

Must haves in house? Not want-to-haves. 2 bedroom minimum, 3 max, 2 bathrooms is a must, even if its just a half bath.

We also refuse to rent, or live in town homes, condos, or apartments. We have been there, done that.

¿Habla Español? Nein! Ich spreche kein Spanisch! Und ich weigere mich, es zu lernen!

To answer your questions.

[ITNerd]

Originally Posted by David Aguilar

OP, you are wrong.

There's this place called Aurora....

I've been told to stay far far away.... However, last time I was there I drove thru the very south eastern portion and it seemed really nice!

[ITNerd]

Originally Posted by Careerist

I don't pay anywhere close to $2,000-2,500/mo on my mortgage + HOA and I live within 10 miles of downtown, and just over 5 miles from DTC. You can find town homes and condos under $350,000 around the metro. If you're putting down between at least 5-10%, you should be able to keep your total monthly payments under $2,000/mo.

No town homes, condos, or apartments. We have been renting for 10 years and want our own home and to settle into our careers and a nice new city. We both use to frequent colorado, and feel this is the place for use to begin our next chapter in life.

[ITNerd]

Thank you all for the help and suggestions so far, very helpful group you are indeed!