Shopping for a home, how and where to begin......  hhhhmmmm????

• Ask family or friends for someone trusted.
• If you are currently working with a realtor, they should know one or two trusted loan officer's in the mortgage industry.
  
• Online, the internet. Now, this can be dangerous at times. But how about reading blogs of a few professionals, to get an idea about what they offer and their services. Instead of those that advertise low rates, which anyone can do.

• If you bought a home once before and were very happy with your previous loan officer, go back to what made you happy. Who you trusted and who you had success with. (sure, this is for 1st time buyers, but maybe you bought many years ago. Maybe your significant other once owned a home.)

There are other avenues in regards to where you can find lenders and realtors. And understanding the process behind the scene, what to expect from a lender, and how to proceed can and are very crucial when it comes to buying a home. To learn more, follow this link >>  Credit & Being Qualified. 

The First Time Homebuyer Series :

• First Time Homebuyer Tips : FHA - Conventional - VA - Subprime -- Part 1 of 4

• First Time Homebuyer Tips : Getting Qualified & Knowing your Credit -- Part 2 of 4

• First Time Homebuyer Tips : FHA, is the best mortgage program? -- Best Programs & Why -- Part 3 of 4

• First Time Homebuyer Tips : Understanding the Total Process -- Part 4 of4

• Renting vs Buying -- Understanding the difference........ FHA? -- Part 1 of 3

• Renting vs Buying -- Showing the difference in $$ -- Part 2 of 3

• Renting vs Buying -- Knowing your loan options -- Part 3 of 3

• What's behind a home inspection.....