Goal Progress: Update #55, September 2020

september 2020 update

It’s been 55 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 55th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. September is a big month for me every year. … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #54, August 2020

Net worth update #54

It’s been 54 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 54th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. The past month has been a blur. Work, kids, … Read more

Tips for Buying a House in a Seller’s Market

real estate

It’s a strong seller’s market here in northern Virginia. The supply is low, and interest rates are also at historic lows, with rates hovering around 2.5% on a 30-yr fixed. With demand for houses being so high, bidding wars and multiple offer situations are much more common these days. Related Post: Homebuying 101: A Quick … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #53, July 2020

July 2020 update

It’s been 53 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 53rd update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. I usually post on the 19th of every month, … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #52, June 2020

It’s been 52 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 52nd update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. These past couple of months have been a blur. … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #51, May 2020

It’s been 51 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 51st update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. It’s been another interesting month. COVID-19 continues to affect … Read more

Two Weeks in Hawaii: Maui and Big Island (Island of Hawai’i)

We just got back from a two week trip to Hawaii. It was me, my wife, our two kids, and my parents. It was my kids’ and my parents’ first time in Hawaii. We had a great time, but the experience was much different than our honeymoon experience back in 2012. Maui vs. Big Island: … Read more