Nearly everyone dreams of owning his own home. But can you afford the house and all of the expenses associated with it?A home is the most expensive purchase most of us will ever make. In this chapter, we'll examine the pros and cons of homeownership and show you exactly how you should calculate how much you can afford to spend on a house.What you can expect to learn from this chapter:Should you buy or rent? Owning your own home is a cornerstone of the American dream, but there are pros and cons to it. We help you decide whether to buy or rent a home.How much house can you afford? Once you've determined if you want to own a home, this section will show you how to calculate how much you can afford on your annual salary. advertisementRelated Links:Prequalified? You have an edgeMortgage Rate Trend Index: June 28, 2012Rates stay down, housing markets inch upRelated Articles:Pay seller to fix home?How mortgages workDon't sell a smelly house
Nearly everyone dreams of owning his own home. But can you afford the house and all of the expenses associated with it?
A home is the most expensive purchase most of us will ever make. In this chapter, we'll examine the pros and cons of homeownership and show you exactly how you should calculate how much you can afford to spend on a house.
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