Navydoc. As many people here know, my range is $2-$5 million purchase price, but my sweet spot is really between $3-$4 million because I prefer not to only put down 20%. But, I need a certain size house with certain things for particular reasons in certain areas for other reasons, hence the broad range.
BTW, if you are a Navy doctor, my hat is off to you. I am a Navy veteran and was stationed in SD, when I first fell in love with it. I got sick once and spent 10 days in Balboa Naval Hospital and my doc was great.
OCrenter, I probably could hold off blinking for another years. My wife, however, may grab me by the hair, sweep her hand around over my eyelids, and make me blink by about this time next year.
Alas, blinking does not mean I have to overpay, however, I can blink on a reasonable opportunity.
I am not looking for an investment. I am looking for a home.