The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home

How to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it

So you’re thinking about buying your first home. Your very own house (and mortgage). A place to call — and make — your own.

It’s a big move, literally and figuratively. Buying a house requires a serious amount of money and time. The journey isn’t always easy or intuitive. But when you get the keys to your new home — that can be one of the most rewarding feelings ever.

The key to getting there? Knowing the home-buying journey. Knowing what tools are at your disposal. And most importantly? Creating relationships with experts who can help you get the job done.

That’s where this guide comes in. We’ll not only show you the major steps you’ll take during the home buying process, but also explain the relationships and experts you’ll need along the way. We’ve even made a handy infographic that outlines home buying from start to finish.

You ready to live the dream? Here we go.

Do Your Homework | Start Shopping | Find a Great Agent | Choose a Lender | Pick a Loan (It's Not So Bad) | Visit Open Houses, and Look Around | Make an Offer | Negotiate, Negotiate, Negotiate | Get the Place Inspected | Ace the Appraisal | Close the Deal

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