Buying a home is a long project with a lot of deadlines. This home buying checklist puts the steps in order, from checking your credit to signing at closing, so first-time buyers always know what comes next.
Check your credit and set a budget, then get preapproved for a mortgage. A preapproval shows sellers you’re serious and tells you which price range to search.
What should I watch out for at closing?
Compare the Closing Disclosure with your loan estimate, and confirm wire instructions by phone with your title company using a number you already have — wire fraud targeting home buyers is common.