Lender decides what you can borrow but you decide what you can afford.

Whether to buy an existing home or have one built is yet another decision to make during the home-buying process. Here are some basic pointers to prepare you for the journey ahead.

Before the home search begins, your real estate agent will want to know as much as possible about the features and amenities you desire.

There are solid financial reasons to support your decision to buy a home, and, among these, equity buildup, value appreciation, and tax benefits stand out.