1. The home buying process involves determining an affordable mortgage payment, finding a home that meets your requirements, making an offer, finalizing loan approval, inspecting the home, obtaining insurance, and closing the deal.
2. Key steps are getting pre-approved for a loan, working with a realtor to tour listings, submitting an offer that may be accepted or receive a counteroffer, finalizing the loan approval, inspecting the home, obtaining insurance, and attending the closing.
3. Navigating the process is easiest with a knowledgeable real estate professional to guide you and answer questions along the way.