<prompt> Human: Okay so long story short is I have been trying to get out of my parents place for a while. I havent been seriously looking for a place but I browse every so often.I live in northern Illinois not near chicago. I am looking at a condo right now that is selling for 60k that will probably be sold for closer to 50k based on other units in the same building. I only make 27k a year but have 17k in savings. There are assistance programs out there that could get me an extra 13k with the stipulation that I live there for 5 years. Mortgage would be around 500month where as rent in the same area is 900.It might just be cold feet but I have no idea if this is a good idea l. Any input would be appreciated. Im sorry for the rambling post just kinda freaking out a bit.  <response>: Buying and selling a house are both processes that are costly. Keep that in mind. Alao, at 25 how do you value flexibility? If you get a better paying job in another town, and you need to leave within a months time... do you think you can have the house sold or rented? Or will this now limit your job prospects to your area only. Many changes occur in your 20s, so just keep that in mind. 