I always dreamed of buying a house, and now I can finally afford one. But I’m realizing my money is better spent elsewhere.

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                          The author can afford to buy a house, but he doesn't want to.

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• I always dreamed of owning a house one day, but now that I can, I’m second-guessing the decision.
• I can only afford a house I don’t like in a neighborhood I don’t love.
• I also don’t want to be locked into an asset, so I’ll focus on investing elsewhere.