[quote=JerseyGrl]We are in our early 50s, no kids no debt. Lots of savings. No, it was never “affordable”. The bank says we can afford to buy and would love to lend us a large amount of money, so we can buy a house here, or retire. I choose retire. My husband has his own business so he can work from anywhere. We’ll probably move to Ashville NC (he’s from there)next year and buy a house with cash. I don’t want to work another 10 years.[/quote]
Sounds like a good plan, JG.
We’re also in our 50’s, and had we not purchased our properties in CA (most in San Diego) and elsewhere years ago, I seriously doubt if we would take on mortgage burden in at this point in time, either.
With the kids settled, little debt, and retirement planning pretty much a done deal for us, I can completely relate to your plans to enjoy your lives relatively debt free.
