Buying a house is a major financial commitment that comes with costs that you might now be aware of. Of course, there's the downpayment. However, there are other costs associated with owning a home. 

In this episode, Ivan Simental NMLS# 1762746 discusses how much money you should realistically have saved before buying your first home. Later, he gives some great tips for starting to save money for your first home. 

The Mortgage Reports Podcast is operated by Full Beaker, inc. NMLS# 1019791

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Learn more about home buying, refinancing, and real estate investing at themortgagereports.com