From House Hunting to Moving Day and Beyond

Whether you are planning to buy your first home or you have bought and sold several homes, I think you will find the information and links on this page helpful in reducing some of the confusion and risks involved in buying a home.

There are basically nine steps in the buying process. If you understand and follow each step in the order suggested and work with a Realtor and a lender who have your needs and interests foremost, you will become a happy home owner.

This page is a work in progress - check back often for new information.



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Home Buying Tips





Getting Ready to Buy - Do Your Homework

The first step in buying a home, whether it is your first home or a replacement home, is to do a little homework. The information in this link will guide you through your homework. Click here for your Homework.




Finding a Great REALTOR to Represent You

Now that you have done some homework, you are probably getting "antsy" to find that dream home! As you enter this next phase, you will find that the two most important people in this process will be your REALTOR and your lender. They will work hand-in-hand to assure that you have a successful home buying experience. And don't worry, if you haven't gotten pre-approved yet, your REALTOR can help you with that.

Getting Pre-Approved for a Home Loan

Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage








Searching for a Home






Making an Offer on a Home










Your Offer is Accepted - Now What?

  • Home Inspections
    Find out why a home inspection is the wisest investment you can make in your future home.





Closing










Possession










After the Sale