I would say buy as you go if you are single. Wait until next payday to purchase some of the things you need to live in your new house. Make all purchases with c...
Look for a house that is four times what you make in a year to keep the payments under 25% of your monthly take home pay. If you go over 30% of take home money ...
Divide your 20% by 60 to give you an idea of how much to save each month. Use all means at your disposal to quantify any increases in house prices in the area y...
The coulda/woulda/shoulda is don't buy everything up front. Just buy the basics to get by. The house is a life time commitment even if you stay up to five years...