Find Your Dream House

In many cases a bit of "window shopping" helps you discover out what you need and want in a home.  It can also provide a need education on the types of homes that are available in your chosen location to live.  Be certain to do more than browse online.  Visit a few open houses.  Always remember that an online experience will never provide the true picture of the actual home.  It only provides images of a home in its "best light".

Start interviewing several real estate agents.  Find one that you feel comfortable with.  Ask for references.

Choose a lender.

If you are buying by yourself, find a trusted friend that can be a second pair of eyes and a sounding board.