The process of buying a house isn't an easy one, but it's important to get it right. Here are the steps you'll need to take on your journey to homeownership:
Passive Home Buying
First-time home buyers will want to start by browsing homes online and coming up with a list of properties they're interested in. Once you've narrowed down your choices, it's time to start saving for a down payment.
Active home buying:
Obtain pre-approval from a lender or lender group (if you don't have any yet) and begin engaging the services of a real estate agent. House tours are a great way to see what kind of house you might like. Negotiate an offer with the seller and close when you're ready!
Closing process:
Loan processing begins, which means it's time for some paperwork to be completed by both parties before closing day can happen—this includes title search and appraisal reports from your own appraiser, as well as an inspection report from your own realtor/inspector, who will also do a final walkthrough before signing off on the deal.
Congratulations! WELCOME TO OWNERSHIP.


