How much cash do I need to buy a house?

March 16, 2011 by Erin Schedler · Leave a Comment 

Hint:  it’s not just your down payment!  To prepare for buying a home, you’ll need to save cash for a few parts of the process.
1.  Down Payment
Obviously this is the big one.  How much is appropriate?  Well 20% has been the industry standard for a long time, and it shows a seller you’re not only serious about [...]