How Did You Decide You Could Afford to Buy a Home?

Buying a home is a big deal.

Its probably the most expensive purchase youll ever make, and its not a decision to be made lightly.

So we want to know: how did you decide you could afford to buy a home?

There are a number of rules for preparing for homeownership.

Youresupposed to save 20% of your down payment, for example.

Wed like to know: did you follow these rules?

Why or why not?

Tell us how you decided you could afford to buy a home.