Home Buying Guide 

Purchasing a home is a significant milestone, and we're committed to making the process as smooth as possible. To help you get started, we've curated a selection of helpful resources and links to answer your most pressing questions

 

7 Great Reasons to Own a Home

 

7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®

 

Finance a Home, Creatively

 

How to Improve Your Credit

 

7 Principles for Homebuyer Success

 

How to Prepare to Buy a Home

 

How to Prepare to Finance a Home

 

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Lender

 

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Real Estate Agent 

 

Vocabulary: Agency & Agency Relationships

 

Vocabulary: Loans & Lending Terms

 

What to Know About Credit Scores

 

Worksheet: Track Your Budget

 

Questions to Ask a Home Inspector

 

Questions to Ask About Property Tax

 

Questions to Ask About the Neighborhood

 

Questions to Ask the Condo Board

 

Questions to Ask When Considering a Condo

 

Green Home Programs

 

What to Know About Home Hazards

 

What to Know About the Appraisal Process

 

What to Know About the Home Inspection

 

Worksheet: Define Your Dream Home

 

Before Making a Short Sale Offer

 

Checklist: Your Final Walk-Through

 

Checklist: Your Mortgage Application

 

How To Buy in a Tight Market

 

How to Lower Homeowners Insurance Costs