Whether you've gone back to renting for the sake of money saving or recently downsized to a more compact space, the idea of owning a home can be a big responsibility that may require more than you're willing to give. If you're considering jumping back into the fold of home ownership, here are a few things to contemplate before re-entering the market. Is It Affordable? Many people avoid home ownership for a long time because of the high cost of a down payments and the associated property taxes and maintenance fees, but it can be easy to forget these extras if you've been out of the game. Instead of being blindsided, sit down and determine these additional costs before putting an offer down on … [Read more...]