Save for down payment and closing costs — First-Time Home Buyer Checklist

Check credit score and credit report

Calculate home buying budget — what you can afford

Get preapproved for a mortgage

Research first-time home buyer programs and grants

Find a buyer's real estate agent

Save for down payment and closing costs

Define must-haves vs nice-to-haves for your home

Start house hunting — search listings and attend showings

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