Buying a Home

Kamila Built a House, Had a Baby, and Never Worried About Money

Buying a house. Preparing for a baby. Navigating changing income. Kamila’s life was full of big transitions. But money worry wasn’t part of it thanks to total clarity about what her money was for.

Ben Barlowe

March 10, 2026

How to Save for a House: A Step-by-Step Guide

Saving up for a house can feel overwhelming, even a little scary. Emily shares how she and her husband used YNAB to turn that stress into a steady, values-based plan—one that made buying a home feel calm, not chaotic.

Emily Hudson

August 6, 2025

Tracking Our Home Value: It’s Way More Than a Number

Learn why your home’s value is more than just equity—and how to track it in YNAB to see your full financial picture.

Lea Velocci

July 17, 2025

How We Built a More Spendful Life

Behind the chaos was years of quiet, intentional choices that made Rachel's dream a reality. Here’s how she built her spendful life—and how you can too.

Rachel Wong

February 20, 2025

A Spendful Move: Sarah’s Story

What other's say is financially "smart" might not be the right choice for you. See what happened when Sarah viewed a big life change through the lens of spendfulness.

Sarah Aspinall

December 27, 2024

How to Budget for Buying a House

So you want to buy a house but not sure where to start on the money side of things? Here’s how to budget for a home purchase!

Erin Lowell

April 28, 2021

Buying a House in an Expensive Area: A Love Story

When COVID hit, my priorities changed. And me? I decided buying a house I loved in an expensive area was a priority. I don't regret it.

Lindsey Burgess

February 9, 2022

How Much House Can I Afford?

You've run the numbers, but why do you still feel unsure if you can actually afford one of the biggest purchases of your life?

Jesse Mecham

April 14, 2021

How to Save for a Down Payment

Want to buy a house but wondering how to save for a down payment? We break it down into this step-by-step guide to saving for a house.

Erin Gobler

November 9, 2020

23 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Want to buy a house? We've got 23 tips for first-time home buyers with everything you need to know before you buy that house of your dreams!

Erin Gobler

November 3, 2020

How to Save $30,000 in One Year: Our 3-Step Plan

Jacob and Connor saved $30,000 in one year for a down payment. Here's the three-step plan that turbocharged their saving.

Jacob Lewis

October 12, 2024

Thoughts On Saving For A Down Payment

Today I want to talk about how to save for a down payment. But here is a pro tip: you could erase down payment and write in anything you want, because saving is saving is saving. But this is a big one.

Jesse Mecham

August 3, 2016

10 Tips To Keep in Mind During the Home Buying Process

We are about a year and a half removed from our first home buying experience.

Jesse Mecham

June 19, 2008

40-Year Mortgage: Is it a Good Idea?

The 40-year mortgage is a lesser-known option for buying a house. Before you jump into one of these mortgages, here's what you need to know.

Jesse Mecham

June 6, 2005

15- vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which is Better?

Debating whether you should do a 15 vs 30 year mortgage? I'll walk you through the numbers along with the most important factor of all.

Jesse Mecham

February 4, 2022