First Time Home Buying

The Buying Process

You're convinced that you want to buy a home-or you're at least curious enough to continue the process. Where do you go from here? In this section we will help you move from finding a REALTOR® all the way through to the closing. You can read from beginning to end, or you can follow these links to sections that are of particular interest to you.

• Working with a REALTOR®
• Getting Pre-qualified for a Loan
• Finding a Home
• Making an Offer
• Understanding Mortgages
• Choosing a Lender
• Home Inspections
• The Appraisal
• The Survey
• Title Insurance
• Homeowner's Insurance
• Property Taxes
• Closing Successfully

Why Buy?
The Buying Process
Glossary of Terms
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