How to make the right decision when buying a house

Welcome to the Life, Money, and Living Well Podcast In today's episode, we talk about  how to make a decision on buying a house! How much house is too much house? What is affordable? How should I think about it? We explain important elements when buying a house and how to make this decision conducive in regards to your financial well-being. It's a big decision, so it's important to know your goals for yourself and your family when planning– do you want your children to be within walking distance of their friends' houses? Is the yard big enough for your pets?  Key Points in Today's Episode:  3 non-financial Cs (2:24)    5 financial questions to ask before buying a house (7:37) After 20 years as a financial services professional and completing thousands of financial plans for clients…Ben shares the secrets to building wealth, but more importantly building a fulfilling life. Here is a brief legal disclaimer about today's episode: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only. The ideas and opinions on this episode do not constitute tax, legal or investment advice. Listeners should seek the input of their own tax, legal, and financial planning professional before acting on any of the information provided. Any speaker on this podcast expresses ideas that are subjective to the time of the recording, and are subject to change without notice, and are not always indicative of the opinions of the underwriters of this show. This episode should not replace the diligence of a full financial plan with a financial planning professional that can take your specific situation into account.