Introduction

For most Americans, there house is the largest investment they have.¹ But yet,emotions play a big part of buying a house.² These are the primary reason for so called "buyer remorse". That happens when the excitement wore off, but the loan bills keep on coming.

Being equipped with data, and having the reasoning power is the best way to approach this investment. And it is easier said then done when you are bombarded daily with cliches and two minutes segments that aim to reformat your brain and narrow your options rather than expand them.

So here, you are going to see data, numbers and references, that will help you truly make up your own mind.

(1) - see "The importance of home equity" in The assets households own and the debts they carry
(2) - The Stress of Buying a Home in 2026: How Recent Buyers Responded and What They Already Regret