How Long Do Most Couples Save for a Down Payment and How Much Do They Put Away Each Month? -- Reality Check

A Mix of Old and New in Houston (Image credit: Shay Spaniola) In polite company, most people prefer to steer conversation away from the topic of money. And even if you do broach the subject of, say, buying a home with your friends, it's likely that nobody in the circle will ever throw out a real dollar amount when discussing how much they've saved or spent in their quest to complete the American Dream.