Home Buying Steps
Step 1: Analyze the Home Buying Numbers
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analyze the numbers | view home affordability tips
budget for home buying | get yourself pre-approved | check your credit
Step 2: Search Homes
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real estate listings | for-sale-by-owner FSBO | foreclosures
new home construction | classified ads | online classified | other search
find an agent | working with an agent
about location | check values | view home styles styles
Step 3: Making the Offer
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negotiate the purchase offer | complete a home inspection
get a home valuation report
Step 4: Understanding Escrow
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review the mortgage escrow account | will you need PMI
Step 5: Arrange Financing
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view mortgage loan types | get qualified for financing | view rates
12-step mortgage loan process | loan calculators
what's needed for the application | APPLY NOW
Step 6: Go to Closing
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about home closing and settlement | estimate your closing costs
HUD-1 settlement statement
Step 7: Moving In
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moving-into your new home | home fix-up gallery