23109VC– I’d say consider the source. A lot of people have opinions on real estate prices, but quite a bit fewer actually know anything. The former probably includes people like friends, neighbors, and family. Unfortunately, it also includes a number of real estate “professionals”.
That said, there are good real estate industry people out there, so if you’ve found one (or two), listen to what he has to say, but more importantly, what he says to support his/her beliefs.
Same thing goes with this website and any others you might frequent.
My opinion, and it has not much to do with price, is that you shouldn’t buy this house. I’ve been following what you’ve been posting and it sounds like you’re going to outgrow it and you’re stretching yourself to get into it. Not what I would call a good combination in this market. You say you’re not, but everything you write says otherwise.
