SABOR's Home Buying Checklist
The checklist will guide you through the steps of purchasing a home and help you achieve your goal of home ownership.
Whether this will be your first home purchase or you are a seasoned buyer, we’ve got some handy tips and guides to help answer your most pressing questions and hopefully give you some peace of mind as you look for your perfect property. Browse our resources below and when you’re ready to start your home search, use our property search feature on our homepage to get started. Happy hunting!
Do you know what you'll need when you're ready to start shopping? Use our checklist and get familiar with the common terms you'll hear.
The checklist will guide you through the steps of purchasing a home and help you achieve your goal of home ownership.
This step-by-step guide will help you on your path to homeownership and forgo some of the common mistakes first-time homeowners make.
Buying your first home can be daunting, for most people it is the largest purchase that they will ever make. These tips can help you prepare to purchase your first home.
Hiring a real estate agent means you’ll have an expert who can explain the transaction process while ensuring you get the best deal.
The real estate industry is known for having its own lingo. Before taking the plunge into homebuying make sure you are familiar with these terms.
Have you been considering taking the next step toward homeownership? If so, check out these four things first-time homebuyers need to know.
How you'll pay for your home is probably top of mind, and you likely have a lot of questions. Find out more about what you need to prepare for when budgeting and finding a mortgage.
Like most people, you've probably heard of a mortgage and know what it is. But do you understand the basics of a mortgage and how it works?
Is your credit situation holding you back? Buying a home with less than stellar credit is possible.
Don't let these home expenses take you and your budget by surprise.
Deciding to make an offer on a home is exciting and can be overwhelming. These tips can help you during the offer stage of the home buying process.
Buyers typically aren't eager to offer over the asking price, but in some circumstances, it may be necessary.
Pre-approval and pre-qualification can put you in a stronger buying position, but they are different processes. Here are steps to take before pursuing either.
Essentially a deposit, earnest money refers to "good faith" funds submitted with an offer to purchase real estate.
It's exciting to have your offer accepted, and it's one step closer to calling that home your own, but you're not done yet. Find out what you need to know after your offer is accepted.
You've found the home of your dreams and your offer has been accepted. Here's what you need to do next.
A home inspection can be a nerve-racking time. To ease your concerns during the home inspection process, keep these things in mind.
The walk-through is an exciting time because it means you are just about to close, but there are some key things you need to keep in mind.
It's closing day! Are you excited? This means you'll be getting the keys to your new home. But it also means a lot of papers to sign. Here are some tips and insights to make sure you're prepared when you get to the closing table.
It's exciting to have your offer accepted, and it's one step closer to calling that home your own, but you're not done yet. Find out what you need to know after your offer is accepted.
Moving into a new home is an exciting time! Make sure that you cover these basics before settling into your new place.
What do you do if a government agency asks you for that same information? Did you know that you actually aren’t required to give it out?