The Stairs Blog

What income do you need to afford a 400k house? Learn the income required for a 400K mortgage based on your debts, down payment, and other factors.

What is a down payment vs a deposit for a house? Learn the difference between initial deposits (AKA earnest money) and down payments.

How much do I need to make to buy a 300K house? We unpack how to budget for a $300K home, what income you need, and how to boost your buying power.

How much house can I afford on 40K a year? Here’s how to calculate an affordable home purchase price and account for other housing costs.

What is a special purpose program? Information on this new option for first time homebuyers, including special purpose credit program examples.

How far does the average American live from their mom? Turns out it’s 78.55 miles away or about an hour by car. Based on new 2023 data.

Now sure how much house you can afford with a 60K salary? We break down what you can get on 60,000 a year and how to get more house for your money.

How much is a down payment on a house? We debunk the 20% down payment myth and talk about how much down payment for a house you actually need.

What house can I afford on 50k a year? We break down what you can afford on a 50K salary and how to get more for your money.

Is it possible to buy a house if you make 25K a year? We explain how to buy a house on a salary of 25,000 a year and how much house you’ll get.