It's commonly said that man's best friend is his dog. For many, these four-legged furry friends are a deciding factor in many of the things we do in life, and buying a home with your dog in tow is no different.

So... are there things you need to consider when buying a home if you're a pet owner? You bet! A big move won't only impact your life, but your dog's life, too.

Is there enough space, inside and out, for you AND your dog? 

The size of your dog (and how many people are in your family) should be something you consider when finding the right size space to call home. As an example, if you're the owner of a larger breed dog such as a Saint Bernard or Great Dane, buying a condo or townhouse may be out of the question. Not only do they need space, but so do you, and a smaller home may not offer you the same luxuries as something with a little more square footage inside or out.

Central Florida has a lot to offer when it comes to finding just the right place to call home. 

We've narrowed down our search to a few of our favorite communities and neighborhoods, and we've shared about many of them right here on this blog over the last few years. This year? We think Stevens Plantation in St. Cloud, Florida is one of the top neighborhoods in the Orlando area.

This neighborhood has a lot of charm. Here are a few other reasons why it's the perfect place to buy a home in Osceola County. 

There are a myriad of reasons you may be buying a home with a single income. Maybe you are single and looking to make a move from apartment living to home ownership. Or, you may be a family with young children, one parent staying at home while the other parent is the sole breadwinner. Whatever the reason, just because you are a single income household doesn't mean that homeownership is out of reach for you.

Although having sufficient income is an important aspect of buying a home, there are additional things to consider aside from just making "enough money" when buying a home—single income household or not. The encouraging news is there are many homeowners out there that are single income individuals or families, and you could be one of them.

The first thing to consider when it comes to buying a new home are the four C's of lending. These apply to all of us, no matter what kind of buyer we are.