In Bengaluru, the dream of homeownership is starting to fade for many IT professionals. Faced with layoffs, shrinking job security, and the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence on white-collar roles, a growing number of techies are backing away from buying homes — even as real estate prices stabilize. Advertisement

What was once seen as a life milestone and a mark of success — buying a home in India’s tech capital — is now being described by many as a financial trap. On Reddit and across tech circles, the conversation has shifted. It is no longer about when to buy but why to buy at all.

The sentiment is clear. With a ₹1 crore home loan translating into a ₹1.3 lakh monthly EMI, buyers say the commitment only makes sense in a stable job environment. One Reddit user summed it up: “The

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