[Right_Wing_Madman]

But after purchasing a new home in the pricey San Francisco Bay Area, he now expects it to decline to about $230,000

Did he purchase a broom closet?

Dogen’s annual budget includes...$68,400 for housing costs

The article says he purchased his home with cash. Is he paying $68K in annual house maintenance costs for home valued at $230K? No wonder this guy is broke. I think I'll get financial advice from someone else.

[buwaya]

Probably property tax on a $3 million+ house. Add insurance and maintenance.

[markman46]

Dogen’s annual budget includes...$68,400 for housing costs

property taxes on 230k house i would expect