Series Introduction: HOW TO BUY A HOUSE IN CALIFORNIA
This guide answers important questions regarding home buying in California, including First Time Home Buyer Programs and how to take advantage of the best California down payment assistance programs.
Here is what you need to know to buy a house in California:
Step 1: SHOULD YOU BUY A HOME IN CALIFORNIA
Step 2: THE BENEFITS OF HOME OWNERSHIP
Step 3: TRUE COSTS OF HOME OWNERSHIP
Step 4: PREPARING A HOUSEHOLD BUDGET
Step 5: MAKE A LIST OF DESIRED HOME FEATURES
Step 6: GET PRE-APPROVED TO BUY A HOME
Step 7: WORKING WITH AN AGENT AND SEARCHING FOR A HOME
Step 8: GETTING A PURCHASE OFFER ACCEPTED
Step 9: WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUR PURCHASE OFFER IS ACCEPTED
Step 10: THE LOAN PROCESS FROM APPLICATION TO CLOSING
Step 11: WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO CLOSE ON YOUR NEW HOME
Buying a home can be a complicated process. For many people, this is one of the largest financial decisions of their life. This guide is here to help buyers understand the process. Your home is an extension of who you are.
You need the best information available to guide you through the home buying process.
The California real estate market is as strong as it has been in the last 10 years as more people make the transition from renting to buying. If done properly, the financial and social benefits of ownership outweigh the costs.
Legal Disclaimer
This home buyer series is intended to provide general information regarding the process of how to buy a house in California. It is not intended to provide buyers with legal, accounting or financial advice. You are advised to seek the services of a skilled professional this those fields.
Additionally, this home buyer series does not set forth all qualification criteria for any of the loans described herein; all interested persons must successfully meet qualification criteria and complete the application process to obtain such loans.