There is no aspect of real estate that pleases me more than the moment first time buyers "discover" the property that they want to buy and call home.  The reactions are varied - they can range from a young couple holding hands and pointing out what they think is "perfect" to the "cool" single deciding "this will work". 

However, many steps need to be taken before that moment of "discovery" happens. Utiliziing my 33 years experience assisting Prince William County VA home buyers. including very many first time buyers, I have authored a booklet, "Home Buyer's Guide" that lays out the home buying process in detail.

The graphic below charts the various steps necessary in the home buying process. Each of the steps is reviewed thoroughly during our initial meeting. The information is revised regularly to make certain we are reviewing current home buying procedures required by the lender and that must conform to local, state and federal law. For example, many people believe the law requires a termite inspection be performed prior to the settlement on a home. Wrong! It is a requirement of the lender to protect their financial investment in the property.

My husband and I have lived in Prince William County VA for 26 years. He is a licensed real estate broker and has been my business partner for the past 33 years. Together, we bring a wealth of first time home buyer expertise to play in assisting you to purchase your first home. Subsequent issues of this blog post will review these items in more detail. Stayed tune! In th meantime, we invite you to try our

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