Basic Steps to Buying a New Home

Organize
1. Talk to a lender to get pre-approved
2. Find your urban neighborhood

Search
3. Narrow your search over internet/email
4. Search narrowed properties in person

Offer
5. Decide on an appropriate offer
6. Negotiate the offer to reach a contract

Inspect
7. Hire a home inspector to examine property
8. Negotiate repairs (if needed) with seller

Close
9. Sign all closing papers
10. Deed and title transferred into your name

Normal time to complete all of the above is 30-45 days.