Think You’re Ready To Buy A House? Ask These 6 Questions First.

One of those voices says that you’ve reached that point in your life where you should become a homeowner, and the other says, “Whoa, hold the phone. There’s no law requiring me to be a homeowner. How do I know that I can take this on without going broke?”

You should listen to that second voice.

That’s not to say that you shouldn’t buy a house. Maybe it is time. Maybe it’s a swell idea. But as that second voice is telling you, there’s no need to rush into this. If you’re going to buy a house, and you want it to go well and don’t want regret your decision, there are six questions you should ask yourself first ― and make sure you have the right answers.