Buying a new home is both exciting and scary. Today's economy makes even the thought of buying a new home terrifying. There are so many questions that run through your head such , is this the right time?, can I afford to buy a home? How much can I comfortably afford to spend? Where do I start? How do I know? Those questions are only the beginning of the list of questions you have. This is a great article to help you answer those questions and maybe some you hadn't even thought of.