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: Living in a superior neighborhood or a more inspiring space can have psychological benefits, potentially increasing creativity or professional motivation.
: Fixed-rate mortgage payments remain static while your income typically rises over time, effectively making the "expensive" house cheaper in real terms every year. The Risks of Being "House Poor" (The Downside) buy the most expensive house you can
: Real estate acts as a forced savings vehicle. Buying a more expensive asset early allows you to use leverage (a mortgage) to control a larger appreciating asset. : Living in a superior neighborhood or a