If they are looking at $600k places thats less than 3x their gross income. Where I live (New Zealand) a place would be 4-5x their joint income. Certainly affo

If they are looking at $600k places thats less than 3x their gross income. Where I live (New Zealand) a place would be 4-5x their joint income. Certainly affordable. On the other hand they might be looking at what they pay in rent vs what they would pay for a better place. They mention $1000/month from HOA fees. It might be a case they they are just better off renting.