The author had the opportunity to take out a loan to buy a house years ago. They began by looking through newspaper classified ads but found the houses too expensive and apartments too small. The author then contacted a realtor who found them a small, nicely equipped house in a good location. The author closed the deal by making a deposit and paying high monthly payments for the first 5 years, during which they also paid rent to live outside Puebla. Now, the author lives in Puebla in the house they purchased.