How Much Home Can You Afford? The single most important part of buying a house is figuring out how much you can realistically afford to pay. You’ll have to take a good look at your budget, debts, credit reports, and credit score. Once you have a good picture of your financial status, start saving as much money as…
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A Financial Plan for Your Home To manage your biggest asset, create a financial plan that covers repairs, upgrades, mortgages, insurance, and taxes. Do you pay each home-related expense as it comes? If so, you’re missing opportunities for upgrades, or much worse, heading into a financial crisis when a slew of surprise maintenance items hit….
Read MoreOwning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.