What Size House or Wedding Can I Afford? Keeping Your Spending Realistic, and Smart (Electronic book text)

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Dont make yourself "house poor"--or "wedding bankrupt"

Buying a house remains part of many peoples definition of living the "American Dream." But homeownership alone is not a panacea, especially in an era of complicated home loans. Recent changes have led many consumers to buy houses they simply cannot afford, which leads to the gut-wrenching process of foreclosure. When buying a home, consider....

If you liked this Element, read more from Gregory Karp, including "Living Rich by Spending Smart: How to Get More of What You Really Want" (ISBN: 9780132350099).

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