How much house can I afford if I make $70,000 a year?
A good rule of thumb: most lenders want your monthly housing costs (mortgage + taxes + insurance) to be no more than 28–31% of your gross income. 🏡 Quick Breakdown At today’s FHA interest rates (around 6%), that usually means you could afford a home priced around: 🏠 $250,000–$300,000(assuming a small down payment, no major … Read more