5 steps to buying a home you can actually afford

5 steps to buying a home you can actually afford

Want to buy a home in Phoenix? Before you make a financial and emotional investment into the American dream of being a homeowner, remember these 5 steps to buying a home you can actually afford.

1.) Get your finances in order: Think you make enough money to buy a home in Phoenix? Personal finance experts say a good rule of thumb is to make sure make sure the total monthly payment doesn’t consume more than 30 percent of your take-home pay.