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So the lease on my apartment expires in a couple of months. After three years of renting an apartment I think it might be time to own.

I'm thinking of renewing my lease for another six months to give me some time to find a place.

Here's what I'm hoping you guys could help me with (Redskins_P, I know you are pretty knowledgable in this area), how do I go about determining how much I can afford (factoring in mortgages, property taxes etc.)

Also, if there's any other advice you homeowners out there have I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm probably looking at getting a condo or maybe a townhome