1 00:00:03,585 --> 00:00:05,680 This house would be perfect! 2 00:00:05,680 --> 00:00:07,539 I wish it was easier to get a loan. 3 00:00:09,195 --> 00:00:14,320 Welcome to Loan Land, where you’re  preapproved for a costly adventure! 4 00:00:14,320 --> 00:00:16,432 Whoa, nice treasure stash! 5 00:00:16,432 --> 00:00:18,475 Mind giving me a sizable home loan? 6 00:00:18,475 --> 00:00:20,652 Make sure you aren’t going overboard. 7 00:00:20,652 --> 00:00:25,200 Do your homework and figure out how much home  you can afford, based not only on the monthly   8 00:00:25,200 --> 00:00:29,840 mortgage payments, but also on all of the  other expenses, such as property taxes,   9 00:00:29,840 --> 00:00:35,280 insurance, homeowners association fees,  and utilities, to name just a few. 10 00:00:35,280 --> 00:00:37,760 So… Maybe something a bit smaller? 11 00:00:37,760 --> 00:00:43,840 Perhaps. Aim to limit your housing and related  expenses to 30% of your monthly budget. 12 00:00:43,840 --> 00:00:46,320 Have you looked at a tiny home? 13 00:00:46,320 --> 00:00:48,364 Hey, I said a bit smaller!