06/19/2026
PMI is not the enemy.
Running out of cash is.
Putting 20% down looks smart on paper. It looks a lot worse when the AC dies three months after closing and the account is empty.
Sleep-at-night money matters more than a line item on your mortgage statement.
Keep reserves.
Deal with PMI later.
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