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LESSON 1: How To Buy A Chicago Home

YOU WANT TO BE A HOMEOWNER!

The process can seem overwhelming and mysterious.

  • How do you find the right loan?
  • Are points a good idea?
  • Can the kind of agent I choose really make a difference?
  • What can go wrong at closing?

Buying a home is a big step and you want to do it right.

That's WHY we created this quick course.


OUR GOAL: to help you become a homeowner!

  • We'll give you the tools, tips and information to succeed.
  • We'll share our expertise.
  • We'll share the experiences of homebuyers.
  • We'll point out a few deadly mistakes to avoid.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Confusing prequalifed with preapproved can cost you.
  • You CAN buy a home without a down payment!
  • The lowest rate is NOT necessarily the best loan.
  • All real estate agents are not the same.
  • Buying any home without a professional inspection is a risk.

Every other day, we will post a lesson focusing on a different step in the home buying process.

FIRST, we'll look at the home and condo trends and prices throughout Chicago and the suburbs.

THEN, we'll focus on YOU. Are you ready to finance a home?

After that, you will receive tips and advice on:

  • Financing and Costs - Getting Preapproved
  • Putting Together the Right Buying Team
  • Searching For Your New Home
  • Home Inspection
  • Closing
  • Life After Closing - Protect your investment!

Whether you are a first-time buyer, or someone who has been through it, we know you will find helpful information and tips in these lessons to save you time, money and a few gray hairs. Print all 10 Lessons as reference.

NEXT LESSON: A look at home sales trends and prices...