A couple making $80k does have to put in a lot more effort to save up for a down payment, no questions. But it is doable in a reasonable time period if they are willing to make some sacrifices. I’ve seen several comments from people saying $80k is just scraping by salary, which is why I commented.
In theory over those 3-5 years they were saving that $60k, their income would hopefully be increasing as well as they gained more experience in whatever field they were starting in.
People are now buying 3/2’s in MM for $300-315k; sure they aren’t the nicest places but $60k will get you into a decent starter home now. And prices keep sliding so… 🙂
