How much home can I afford?

Before you shop for a house, get a fix on your price range.

When you're buying a home, lenders look at your income, assets and the size of your down payment. They also look at your obligations ' auto loans, credit card debt, child support, estimated property taxes and so on. Taking these factors into account, this calculator estimates the home price you can afford. (Keep in mind that your overall credit rating can also impact what you're able to borrow.)