The HOME BUYER’S Guide

What to expect when purchasing a home, step-by-step.

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    Where to start.

    As you prepare for the home buying process, there are a number of factors you should consider. Buying your home involves getting a real estate agent, researching neighborhoods, ensuring that your finances are sound, and acting decisively to land your dream home. Click below for more info.

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    Contract to Close.

    Congratulations, you’ve got your dream home under contract…. what are the next steps? There are several things that will happen next, including inspections, appraising and making sure the home is ready to close on. Read more of what to expect in this time frame.

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    What are the costs?

    It’s important to know how much it can actually cost to buy a house. While some costs of buying a home are more apparent than others, you’ll want to account for both the obvious and the unexpected costs when planning. Click to find out exactly what to prepare for . . .

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