Preparing for Homeownership

Buyer's Guide

Before you begin your home search at REALTOR.com, prepare yourself by reading Ten Steps to Homeownership.


Homebuying Guides

Even before you begin looking for a home, the homebuying process requires diligent preparation. Buyers who have been preapproved for a home loan often have their offers taken more seriously by sellers. With advance preparation, you can tackle the process of acquiring the financing you need with more confidence. To help you on the path to homeownership, NeighborWorks® offers* free step-by-step guides, developed by the Fannie Mae Foundation, that can help you get closer to achieving your dream:

• Knowing and Understanding Your Credit
• Opening the Door to a Home of Your Own
• Choosing the Mortgage that's Right for You
• Borrowing Basics: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

T hese authoritative homebuying guides (in PDF format) are available in nine languages, including English, Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. You can download a guide or order a print version online from HomeBuyingGuide.org.


*These brochures are free for non-profit organizations, and available for sale to other businesses.