Check credit score and credit report
5wPreparationCalculate home buying budget — what you can afford
5wPreparationGet preapproved for a mortgage
4wPreparationResearch first-time home buyer programs and grants
4wPreparationFind a buyer's real estate agent
3wPreparationSave for down payment and closing costs
1PreparationDefine must-haves vs nice-to-haves for your home
House HuntingStart house hunting — search listings and attend showings
House Hunting