How common is it for the in-laws to help with down payment?
My wife and I were looking to buy a house from 3500 to 5000, based on our savings and goals + location.
All the houses we looked were kinda close to each and didn't have very good natural light ( I know right lol ) which was not a big deal for my wife and I… But her dad kept saying how natural light is very important for happiness and for kids growing up (we don't have any yet)
Anyways, he ends up offering to pay like a crap ton of money for the down payment, which is more than what my wife and I are putting together, just so we can get a bigger house with better lighting…
Is it normal for such things? My parents never helped me with finances like student loans or properties back home so it's kinda new to me.
by makishi-jp