How Much Mortgage Can You Afford?

Just because lender lets you borrow the maximum possible amount on a mortgage, that doesn’t mean you should take them up on the offer. Wondering how much of your monthly income to comfortably spend on your home? Trulia shows how to crunch your own numbers first to determine how much mortgage you can afford. Calculate your…

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a House Without Your Spouse

There are plenty of reasons to ponder the possibility of buying a house without your spouse. Basically, this means that although you two might live in the home together, only you would technically “take title” to the property—a fancy way to say that you own it and have your name on the deed. It’s legal—and more common than you…

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