50 Important Things To Do Before Buying A House

9. Create a Budget

Are you absolutely positive that you can afford to buy a house? The only way to know for sure is to make a budget. Write down your income, and your partner’s income, and deduct all of your necessary monthly expenses. Then, try to estimate how much mortgage you can comfortably afford. Keep in mind that you will also have to pay property taxes, utilities, and all of the other hidden expenses that we will mention in this list.