As a buyer, one of the biggest hurdles you'll be faced with is deciding how much you can spend. On the one hand, you'll definitely want to make sure that you purchase a home that suits your needs, but on the other, you don't want to be left feeling "house poor" either. Luckily, with a few simple equations, you can set a budget that works. I've laid homebuying's major costs out for you below. Keep reading to learn how much home you can afford to buy.
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