About House Math

House Math helps renters and first-time buyers translate a listing price into the bigger financial picture: estimated monthly costs, cash-to-close considerations, loan questions, and often-overlooked expenses.

The resources are shaped by experience at more than 400 real-estate closings. They are designed to help you organize your numbers and ask sharper questions—not replace a personalized quote or advice from licensed lending, legal, tax, or financial professionals.

Start with the numbers. Then decide whether the house deserves your heart.