How do you buy a home?

Congratulations, educating yourself is an important step toward becoming a homeowner. Using NeighborWorks America’s “Realizing the American Dream” curriculum, this section will walk you through the steps of the home buying process. Click here to download a checklist with each of these steps. 


10 Steps to Buying a Home

Step 1: Get educated

Step 2: make a budget

Step 3: Get pre-approved

Step 4: make a wishlist

Step 5: Shop for a home

Step 6: Make an offer

step 7: Get a home inspection

Step 8: Apply for a mortgage

Step 9: Get homeowners insurance

Step 10: Close on your home