Home Buying Basics

Want to become a homeowner? Wonder what it will take to get there? Check out our new series on "Home Buying 101" - a step-by-step guide to turning the dream of homeownership into a reality. Each month we'll provide easy to understand articles and helpful hints. Topics we'll address will include:

• How to decide if you really want to own a home
• How much home can I afford?
• Shopping for a mortgage
• Selecting a Lender
• Working with a Realtor or Going it Alone?
• Finding the Right Home
• Offers & Counteroffers
• Closing on a Loan
• Buying A Newly Built Home
• Condos and Co-ops
• Refinancing
• Selling Your Home Part I
• Selling Your Home Part II
• Moving Day

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