Meanings
How to pronounce "house poor":
AU
In financial difficulty because of the excessive cost of owning a house, or because the cost of home ownership forms too high a proportion of household income.
Example Sentences
1
They bought a huge mansion but now they're house poor and can't afford to go on vacation.
2
She fell in love with a charming old house, but after the purchase, they realized they were house poor.
3
The couple's dream of owning a waterfront property left them house poor and struggling to make ends meet.
4
They wanted to live in an upscale neighborhood, but the high mortgage payments left them house poor.
5
He made a rash decision to buy a big house and now he's house poor.
