Because home ownership is a substantial investment and a long-term commitment, it is important to become as knowledgeable as possible about the process of buying a home. Obviously, you want to avoid ending up with a home you are not happy with.

You will want to find out all you can about how much you need to save for a down payment, about the process of finding the right home for you, about negotiating the best possible deal, and about closing the deal. Click on the tasks below to get help.

		Determine if you should rent or buy
		Consider the tax advantages
		Decide how much to spend
		Work with a realtor
		Find the right home
		Negotiate the selling price
		Arrange for a mortgage
		Inspect the home
		Get insured.