Many people think that they “know” when it is time for them to get a house. For instance, in my own situation, I would love nothing more than to own a house. I have quickly outgrown my apartment, and my boyfriend and I are constantly tripping over each other. However, like so many other couples, there are many things to consider first, and you have to be smart about it. There is a correlation between buying a house and buying a car for the first time that many people make the same unfortunate mistake with. For instance, you may go to a dealership and see a beautiful vehicle that is fully loaded with all of the special perks and subtleties that you may have always wanted in a vehicle. However,... [Read more...]