I was making around $150k base with like a $80k bonus. The bonus helped with the down payment. House was $430k in the summer of 2019. Small 1940/ cape in Fairfield County - 4 beds 2 full bath but only like 1400 sq ft.

I did borrow some money from my dad for closing costs. Around $20k. I paid him back by the next bonus. Honestly, I feel like getting a bonus is the biggest advantage + having any help.

1500 sq feet. Hot water heat / radiators. Both of these figures are from January. I did NOT lock in an oil price this year. Electric - $186 Oil - $670 for 140 gallons. Should not need another top off for a while with these mild temps. Though may use more heating on our second story with a newborn coming. But we’ll see how the spring temps play our.

Not to mention cops don’t even have a duty to protect and serve. The oath is meaningless both legally and demonstrated with how they behave.