51. Are You Ready to Buy a House? The 4 Things You Actually Need First

Wondering if you're actually ready to buy a house, or just going through the motions because that's what you're "supposed" to do? There are four specific things you need in place before you're ready: knowing your why, a plan to stay put for at least five years, enough saved, and a monthly payment you can comfortably afford. I'm walking through all four so you know exactly where you stand, and exactly what to work on if you're not there yet.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN TODAY:

Why "buying is better than renting" isn't a good enough reason on its own, and the real question to ask before you commit

How to identify your one true non-negotiable, even in a market where you'll have to compromise on almost everything else

Why you need a plan to stay in your next home for at least five years, and what it costs you if you sell sooner

The minimum you actually need saved before you're ready to buy

How to know if your monthly payment is actually comfortable, not just what a lender approves you for

What to do next if you're missing one (or more) of these four pieces

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