posted by boop:

I have something to add, go to a mortgage lender and ask them what they think you could afford. Before you are prequalified this will give you a general idea of what kind of house payment you could get. Then the very next month make a house payment to your savings account less the money for your current rent. After a couple of months of living without this money are you comfortable or could you pay more, or is it to much?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This is some very good advice indeed!

Laurie