Guide | To Buying Your First House

Never skip the home inspection. You will hire an independent inspector to check the home's structure, roof, plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC. If they find major issues, you can use the report to negotiate repairs, a lower price, or walk away from the deal entirely with your earnest money intact. 3. The Home Appraisal

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Pull your credit reports from the major bureaus to check for errors. Never skip the home inspection

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This is the percentage of the home's purchase price you pay upfront.