Ready to Own a Home?

It's part of the American dream, but taking the big leap into homeownership may not be right for everyone. This quiz will help you figure out if you're in the right stage of life to make the big investment in your own little corner of the world.
1) Is your home your castle? Yes. It's my personal space
No. It's a place to park my ass
Maybe. I haven't really thought about it
Who knows? I'm never in one place long enough
 2) Any idea of what's most important when buying a home? Ability to pay the mortgage
The view from the living room
Proximity to public transport
Presence of a swimming pool
 3) Forgot to ask first... do you know what a mortgage is? "Deathwed" from the French words "mort" and "gage"
Any kind of loan paid off over 15-30 years
A special kind of loan for buying a home
A strangely familiar word that holds no meaning for me
 4) If you're planning to buy a house, who will be signing on that dotted line? My parents and I
My spouse and I
My friend and I
Me myself and I
 5) Homes come in all ages--just like home buyers. How old are you? Under 18
18-20
21-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+