Getting Started - Buying

Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it can be an intimidating process. Our tips will help you get prepared and started on your journey to homeownership.

The hardest parts of finding a home are over: You have found your home, negotiated a deal, and secured a mortgage—and you’re now on your way to homeownership. Just one more critical task is left: the home closing. Also known as “settlement” or “escrow,” this is a day when all involved parties meet to make the transaction official.

For many people, buying a home is a huge life event and financial milestone. But how should you determine whether to keep renting or take the plunge and purchase a house? Let’s compare renting versus buying and find out which is right for you.

You want to buy a home, but you aren't sure when is the best time to make a life-changing purchase? When is the best time? Does it even exist? Here are some factors that can help you decide when is the right time to buy.

Are you wondering how much house can you afford? Knowing you want to buy a home is one thing; knowing how much of a mortgage payment you can handle is another. Too often, what buyers want and what they can afford don't match up.  Let us help you determine how much your wallet can handle.

While most homebuyers check out the layout of the rooms and the name brands on the kitchen appliances when touring a house, educated buyers know what’s really important to look for when buying a home. 

Here’s what to REALLY look for when buying a house.

Every person should have the opportunity to create a home that reflects who they are and what is important to them, regardless of race, national origin, color, sex or gender, disability, religion, or familial status.