10 Steps to Home Ownership
The ideal and most basic process for buying a home is to save some money, maintain or improve your credit scores (pay all of your bills on time, keep all debt to a minimum, remove factual errors from your reports) and then go and get a loan. Ultimately, you'll walk through these 10 basic steps. (FYI - Good news: From a Financing perspective, there are many other ways to accomplish the same goal.
Credit Report 101:Know your credit score and what to do if it's not as good as you'd like.
The first step in the 10 steps to home ownership is learning where you stand in terms of credit. Your buying power will be greater and your payments smaller if your credit is great. Everything you always wanted to know about credit but were afraid to ask.
Can I Buy A Home With No Money Down?
Yes, it is possible. Read on.
Can I Buy A Home With "Less than Perfect" Credit?
Yes, you can. Read more...
Professionals in the Home Buying Process
As you start down the road of home buying, you will want to consult several professionals and have to consult a few others. Here's who they are and what they do for you.
Why use a Realtor?
You can go it alone or work with a Realtor. Here is a summary of various reasons that many people may choose to work with a Realtor.
What Documents Are Required To Get a Mortgage?
There are no documentation mortgages but as a trade off, they'll cost more. Here's a listing of the documents most often required during the mortgage process.
New Home Wish List
Knowing what you need, what you want and what you can take or leave will make the house hunting process easier. Remember to keep clear the difference between wants and needs. Wants tend to be much more expensive - be realistic.
Home Buyer Check List
Use this check list to record the details, positives and negatives of the homes that you visit in your home search and then compare them side by side.
Mortgage Comparison Checklist
By filling in these details for each mortgage option, it will be easier to determine which is the best Mortgage for you.