With a growing family and a solid investment portfolio, a move to a home you expect to live in until your kids leave the nest would be well within your means.
Dear David, We want to move to a larger home, but I just changed jobs. Does that mean we have to wait a few years? – FEELING CRAMPED DEAR FC: This depends on a number of factors. My sense is that the bank is more likely to approve the mortgage if your new job is