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[quote=Anonymous]You are taking about your wife as if she is a child who doesn’t understand money.

You should have already discussed the budget before looking and she should know what the monthly payment will be.

You need to discuss what will happen if you buy the larger house. Will you budget more to furnish it, landscape it. Can you afford the larger heating, cooling and maintenance costs?

Also can you talk to her and determine what she loves about the home? If we’re treating your wife like a child, I’ll tell a story about my child. Sometimes my 7yr old wants a $100 Lego set because it contains a piece that is really special - I don’t buy a set for a piece. Sometimes he wants it because it’s a cool car or rocket he will play with - then we get it because he enjoys it so much and really uses it. Try to figure out what is making your wife love this house. Spend more of it’s a good reason - but not if it’s something like a nice paint color or a detail you can put in other homes for a minimal cost. [/quote]

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