Think about it for a minute. If you are like most of us, you are going to take most, if not all, of the money you have worked hard for and saved to make a down payment. That just starts the process.
Next you are going to make a commitment to spend 20% to 30% of the money you make every month just in payments for the mortgage.
That is each and every month for the next 30 years!
On top of that there is normal maintenance that will have to be done, repairs that every home will need, furniture, improvements, etc. Don't forget about lawn care, painting and saving for a new roof before it is paid off.