Just got the keys? Use this checklist to secure your home, set up utilities, check safety devices, review insurance and settle into your new neighborhood.
Buying your first home? Follow this simple roadmap from budgeting and pre-approval to house hunting, offers, inspections, closing and moving in.
Your credit score affects which loans you may qualify for and the terms you are offered. Learn how scores factor in and what to do if yours needs work.
From your first showing to getting the keys, buying a home usually takes a few months. Learn what affects the timeline and how to keep things on schedule.
Before you tour a single house, get your finances in order, line up a pre-approval and build a clear wish list. A simple plan for starting a home search.
Twenty percent down is not the only path. Compare down payment needs for conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loans and learn how to choose the right amount.
Learn what an earnest money deposit is, where the money is held, when it may be refunded and how contract contingencies can help protect your deposit.
Before you start touring homes, sort your wish list into needs, wants and bonuses, and set a realistic budget so your search stays focused and productive.
You may not need 20% down to buy a home. Compare down payment minimums for common loan programs and get practical tips to build your savings faster.
Find out how credit scores affect your home loan options, what different programs typically look for and how down payment and timing can help your case.
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