The first step in the home-buying process is to find an agentyou feel comfortable working with … See more

Once you’ve chosen a real estate agent you trust to be your advocate, ask him or her to recommend lenders, either an organization or a person who will lend you money so y… See more

Now that you have a great lender, you can ask for guidance on any credit score issues you may be facing. Whether it’s a small or large problem, the lender can provide guidance t… See more

Once you know what your purchasing power is, talk with your real estate agent about your ideal home. Come up with a few “musts,” as well as “wants” you’d ultimately b… See more

Now comes the fun part: searching for homesthat meet your parameters. When you begin touring homes that are on your short list, take along a notepad and jot down your t… See more

Your real estate agent will walk you through the steps required to make an offer on a home in your area. “Your offer will likely include earnest moneythat will apply toward your down … See more