[Money Moves] 5 things you must consider before buying your first home

A house for sale — Huffington Post

You don’t have to buy a house

Buying a house is not for everyone. There’s no rule that says you need to buy a house by age 35 or 40. Thus, before you purchase your first home, you need to find out if it’s a wise decision, considering your current circumstances. For some, paying rent is a waste of resources but maybe for you, renting would work well as you probably move a lot and require flexibility.