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Clear, simple guides to help you understand every step of the homebuying process. Browse by topic and learn at your own pace.

Buying Basics

Articles inside:

What Is a Mortgage?
Steps to Buying a Home
What Is Mortgage Pre-Approval?
Down Payment
How Much House Can I Afford?
First-Time Buyer Mistakes

Mortgages

Articles inside:

Mortgage Basics
Types of Mortgages Explained
FHA vs. Conventional
VA Loans
USDA Loans
203K Loans
Adjustable vs. Fixed Rates
How Interest Rates Work

Credit & Budget

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Credit & Budget Basics
What Credit Score Do You Need?
How to Improve Your Credit
Debt-to-Income Ratio Explained
Budgeting for Buying a Home
Saving for a Down Payment
How Student Loans Affect Buying

The Homebuying Process

Articles inside:

Making an Offer
Earnest Money
Appraisal vs. Inspection
What Is Escrow?
Title & Closing Costs
Home Insurance Basics

Homeownership 101

Articles inside:

What to Expect After Closing
Setting a Maintenance Budget
Understanding Property Taxes
Home Warranty vs Insurance
First-Year Homeowner Tips

Tools & Checklists

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Home Readiness Check™ (Quiz)
First-Time Buyer Checklist (PDF)
Home Budget Planner

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