Try out some mortgage calculators. Bankrate.com is a good place to start, or google for other sites.
Some other points to remember about how much home you should buy:
School district - If you have children or plan to in the future, this will become an important consideration.
Commute time - Consider the amount of time on the road you spend getting to work. Long commutes come with greater expenses in addition to time.
Lifestyle - Is your new home close enough to activities/shopping that you utilize? Are there gas, grocery, restaurants, hardware, pet services and other stores that you frequent, nearby?
Crime - Everyone wants to live where it is safe. Don't overlook this statistic for your potential area.
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