Home Buying Guide Appendix: Sample Budget by Nest & Castle December 5, 2020December 15, 2020 December 5, 2020December 15, 2020 Income Net Income (Monthly) Amount Salary Spouse’s Salary Dividends/Interest/Investment Income Rental Income Other Income Total Income Expenses Housing (Monthly) Amount Mortgage/Rent Home Insurance Electricity Gas/Oil Water/Sewer/Trash Phone Cable/Satellite Internet Furnishings/Appliances Lawn/Garden Maintenance/Repairs Property Taxes Other Total Housing Transportation (Monthly) Amount Car Payments Car Insurance Fuel Bus/Taxi/Train Fare Repairs/Maintenance Registration/License Parking Other Total Transportation Health (Monthly) Amount Health Insurance Doctor/Dentist Medicine/Drugs Health Club/Gym Membership/Sports Life Insurance Veterinarian/Pet Care Other Total Health Charity/Gifts (Monthly) Amount Donations Gifts Other Total Charity/Gifts Daily Living (Monthly) Amount Groceries Personal Supplies Clothing Education/Lessons Dining/Eating Out/Coffee Salon/Barber Pet Food Other Total Daily Living Entertainment and Lifestyle (Monthly) Amount Streaming Services (e.g. Netflix, Apple Music) Live Entertainment (e.g. concerts, plays, sporting events, etc.) Books Hobbies Outdoor Recreation Toys/Gadgets Vacation/Travel Other Total Entertainment & Lifestyle Savings & Investing (Monthly) Amount Emergency Fund Savings Account/Other Non-Registered Savings Retirement (RRSP) Investments (TFSA) Education (RESP) Non-Registered Investments Other Total Savings & Investing Note: report the amount you are contributing to these savings/investment funds on a monthly basis not the value of these savings/investments. Loans & Other Debts (Monthly) Amount Loan/Line of Credit Credit Card Student Loans Alimony/Child Support Other Total Loans & Other Debts Note: report the monthly payments not the outstanding amount owed. Your Monthly Budget Total Income: Total Expenses: Net Monthly Income (Income-Expenses): About Nest and Castle Nest & Castle Inc is a leading edge real estate brokerage based in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We provide creative solutions and strategic advice on all aspects of the real estate industry. Our mix of conventional real estate techniques and forward-thinking technologies makes the buying or selling of your home, an easy and enjoyable experience. Search Exclusive New Developments Looking for your Dream Home? Sell Smarter With Data. It's The Future. 0 comment previous post Vaughan Townhouse Prices up 15.81% next post Chapter 6 – Making Your New Home Yours You may also like CHAPTER 4: HOW MUCH CAN I AFFORD? December 12, 2020 CHAPTER 2: WHAT MAKES A PROPERTY A GOOD... December 14, 2020 CHAPTER 3: SHOULD I BUY OR SELL FIRST? December 13, 2020 CHAPTER 8: MAKING YOUR NEW HOME YOURS December 8, 2020 GLOSSARY: COMMON HOME BUYING TERMS December 6, 2020 CHAPTER 5: FINANCING 101 – AN OVERVIEW OF... December 11, 2020 CHAPTER 9: HOME BUYING CHECKLIST December 7, 2020 CHAPTER 1: TIME FOR A CHANGE? December 15, 2020 CHAPTER 6: FINDING THE RIGHT HOME December 10, 2020