Monday, September 25, 2006

Buying a Home

Author/Publisher(s): The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Read Online: Buying a Home (offsite)

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers this guide buying a home. From figuring how much you can afford to pay for a home to being prepared for closing costs, this a good outline of the steps you'll be taking when you buy a home.

Recommendation

The homebuying process can seem complicated, but if you take things step-by-step, you will soon be holding the keys to your own home! Outlined in this online publication are nine steps to buying a home:

• Figure out how much you can afford
• Know your rights
• Shop for a loan
• Learn about homebuying programs
• Shop for a home
• Make an offer
• Get a home inspection
• Shop for homeowners insurance
• Sign papers

This publication is available in Spanish. En español: Cómo comprar una vivienda

Keywords

Buying A Home, Housing, Home Purchase, Mortgage, Homeowners Insurance, Closing Costs

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