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Buying a house doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Use this simple-to-use guide to break down the process into a series of clear and easily understood steps to get you into the home of your dreams.
Examine Credit Reports & Credit Score
- How to Access Your Free Credit Report publication
- Your Credit Report (PDF)
- Your Credit Score publication
- A FICO Score to Open the Door publication
- Your Credit Score video
Manage Your Money
- Dream It and Achieve It mini-site
- Saving for Home Ownership publication
- Money Management Planner (PDF)
- How Much Home Can I Afford? calculator
Find the Loan For You
- The Basics of Mortgages publication
- Which Mortgage is Better For Me? calculator
- How Much Mortgage Might I Qualify For? calculator
- The Road to Homeownership - The Basics mini-site, Chapter 2
- Getting a Mortgage video
Look For a Home
- Choosing a Realtor That is Right For You publication
- The Road to Homeownership - The Basics mini-site, Chapter 4
- Home Search Checklist
Get the Right Home at the Best Price
- The Road to Homeownership - The Basics mini-site, Chapter 4
- Examining the Home Inspection Process publication
Finish the Paperwork & Close the Deal
- Mortgage Application Documentation Checklist
- How to Find a Real Estate Attorney publication
- Home is Where the Insurance is publication
- The Road to Homeownership - The Basics mini-site, Chapter 5