Buy a house at the maximum approved price vs choose a more affordable house

Should you buy the biggest house the bank approves you for, or choose a more affordable one? We ran the numbers on today's U.S. rates, hidden costs and seven-year results. In this video: • Why a mortgage approval is the bank's limit, not your budget • The hidden costs of owning a home: insurance, taxes, maintenance and surprise repairs • The 7-year comparison between buying at the max and buying smaller MONEY CODE is for people who want to understand money without the hype. Subscribe for more everyday financial dilemmas, explained with real numbers and a little humor. #buyingahouse #howmuchhouse #mortgage #personalfinance This video is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.