Why? For reference: Youre only ready if youre debt-free and have an emergency fund of 36 months of living expenses. But if youre planning some home upgrades or youre a first-time homeowner, add room in your monthly budget to cover unexpected expenses. The best way to buy a home is to put 100% down (trust us,its possible). Saving a down payment should only take you a year or twoso you want to keep your savings somewhere with easy access. Now lets talk about differenttypes of mortgages. Before you get the keys for your new home and officially call it your own, you have one more sprint ahead of you. Once you get to this step, youll officially be under contract on your new home. The first step in saving for a house is to know the exact dollar amount you actually need. Saving a down payment should only take you a year or twoso you want to keep your savings somewhere with easy access. Well go over things like figuring out if youre ready to buy, saving for a down payment, and getting preapproved for a mortgage. But does that mean home prices will drop considerably? Not only will you get hit with taxes and early withdrawal penalties, but youll also tank the long-term growth of your retirement savingscosting you hundreds of thousands of dollars at retirement. If math isnt your thing, hang in there. Their hard work and patience paid off. That can be a tough pill to swallow, but its a proven way to set yourself up for homeownership. Worth it? 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