How to decide if homeownership is your best move

I recently met a woman in her late 40′s who was feeling frustrated by the fact that she had no time for a social life. She is balancing a job as a freelance make-up artist with the costs and care associated with her home.

This woman’s frustration was rooted in the fact that she couldn’t see her how most important life goal, having a family, would ever come to fruition.  “When I think back on my childhood, I always remember saying I can’t wait to get married and have children,” she told me. When we reflected further on her childhood, another image that came up strong was her grandmother’s mantra, “Every time you make a dollar, save half of it so that you can grow up and buy a home.” Read More...