Take Action (Step 2 of 5)

Create Budget

"Budget" means - "how much can you afford without causing unnecessary financial stress in your life?" It DOES NOT mean "how much does the lender say you can afford."

People who get those two definitions confused either wind up in foreclosure or buried in a monthly payment they can’t afford.

Download our Budget Spreadsheet to determine your true cost of homeownership based on your unique situation.

• Monthly Mortgage Payment
  
• Property Taxes
  
• Association Dues
  
• Homeowner’s Insurance
  
• Income Tax Savings!
  
• Home Appreciation Estimates!
  
• Rent vs. Own Calculations
  

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