Sarah, a mom from Long Island, NY, talked about her housing problems on TikTok. She and her husband both work full-time as a nurse and occupational therapist. These jobs usually pay between $110k-$150k and $100k-$140k in their area. But still, they struggle to afford a one-bedroom apartment where they live.

In her video, she talked about how crazy expensive the housing market is in their area.

Even though they earn good money, they struggle to save for a house. Sarah said that many homes are selling for much more than the asking price, and some buyers aren’t doing inspections. She doesn’t like that risk because she doesn’t want to buy a house that needs a lot of expensive repairs.

Sarah’s worries about finding a cheap place to live are shared by lots of Americans. They’re worried because banks are buying houses to rent them out, which makes houses more expensive in nice areas. This makes it hard for families to afford houses and live in the same place for a long time.

In Sarah’s video, she talks about her problems while holding her baby. It’s hard to raise a family in a one-bedroom apartment in Long Island, New York, where they pay $3,850 each month for rent.

Sarah is frustrated with the high cost of living in Long Island; her rent doesn’t cover utilities.

Sarah keeps talking about how expensive it is to live in Long Island. She says the rent she pays doesn’t cover all the other bills like electricity and trash. She really wants a bigger place because she needs room for her baby’s stuff, like a nursery and a toy box. Right now, everything is squished into bins on the floor because they don’t have enough space.

Even though Sarah and her husband both have jobs and degrees, they’ve realized they can’t afford to stay where they are near their family. The housing market in New York is famous for being expensive, so they can’t afford to buy a house there, even with both of their paychecks.

Sarah talks about the tough situation they’re facing while trying to buy a home. They don’t want to skip a home inspection, even though it’s common in the competitive market. They want a house to give their family more space, but they’re worried about buying a house without a good inspection.

Sarah is frustrated with how expensive houses are right now. They often cost more than what many people can pay, and salaries don’t always cover the high cost of living. Sarah knows they’re not in the worst situation, but she knows many others are struggling too.

Even with all the challenges, Sarah is determined to keep looking for a way to afford a better place for their family, even if it means moving away from their family to do it.