Being as I'm a resident too, I got the scoop for you. PM sent.

 

"Everything is negotiable", (price of house ,fees being paid). Ask for papers before you sign escrow to review math and check for mistakes. 20 % down to avoid PMI. 15 mortgage max. Do the math in what you pay in extra interest ( why give the bank a 360 Modena instead of your garage ). Get a smaller house to keep your mortgage at 15 years.

WFO

 

A single story house is handy if you plan on staying in it a long time. As you get older steps can be a chore...Good luck finding what YOU want.

 

advice
dont let a woman live in it with you. Do a pre nuptual