One of the biggest and most immediate challenges facing newly-married couples is choosing and paying for their first home.
Couples have several housing options from which to choose.
They may choose to rent an apartment or a house, or they can buy or build a house. Dr. Frances Graham, extension housing specialist at Mississippi State University, said most young couples choose to rent at first. They need time to decide and agree on their preferences and tastes for a more permanent home. They also need to save money to cover the down payment and closing costs of buying. Because building or renovating can be time consuming and expensive, Graham encouraged couples to think hard before deciding to undertake such a project.