How to Buy Your First Home: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

How to Buy Your First Home: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

By Amy Fontinelle  Investopedia.com 2018     {Click on each of 13 steps to read:}
  1. Buying a Home: Introduction
  2. Buying a Home: Choosing Your Location
  3. Buying a Home: Determine Which Kind of Home Suits Your Needs
  4. Buying a Home: Calculate How Much Home You Can Afford
  5. Buying a Home: Special Programs for First-Time Buyers
  6. Buying a Home: Get Preapproved for a Loan
  7. Buying a Home: Find an Agent
  8. Buying a Home: Find a Home
  9. Buying a Home: Write an Offer
  10. Buying a Home: Go Through the Escrow Process
  11. Buying a Home: Get Properly Insured
  12. Buying a Home: Close and Become a Homeowner
  13. Buying a Home: Conclusion
Many people go through life thinking that they could never buy a home. Maybe they think they can’t afford it, or they think that their credit isn’t good enough. Perhaps the whole process of buying a home is just so daunting and complicated that they won’t even allow themselves to daydream about home ownership.
Don’t let these unknowns deter you. Research and diligence can unlock the mysteries of the process and enable you to buy your first home without feeling too lost or overwhelmed. Plenty of resources exist to explain the process. This tutorial is a great start. We’ll take you through everything from the simple stuff, like finding a place that you like, to the complicated stuff, like applying for a loan.


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