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Date Recommended: September 25, 2006
Buying a Home
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.
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
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