Buying your first home involves key steps: know your budget including all costs, improve your credit to secure better interest rates, and explore first-time homebuyer programs. Choose the right mortgage type—conventional, FHA, USDA, or VA—and shop around for the best terms. Get mortgage pre-approval to strengthen offers, consider using a real estate professional, stay within budget, determine necessary contingencies, and lock your interest rate to protect against market changes.
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