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STEP 3: Signing On
The Dotted Line
What is a purchase contract ?
What you should know before you
sign.
Using the services of a real
estate lawyer.
Making a deposit on the house.
Other agreements you should know
about.
STEP 4: Paying For
The House
Do you have good credit ?
Getting a mortgage loan to buy
the house.
FHA mortgage insurance.
Appraisals and inspections.
Insuring the home and its contents.
Costs of getting a mortgage.
Other ways of financing the
purchase of the house.
STEP 5:
Becoming The Owner
How do you become
the owner at "CLOSING" ?
What do you do before the closing ?
What happens at closing ?
Paying closing costs.
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STEP 6: Living In
The Home
Moving in.
Dealing with initial problems.
Making mortgage payments.
Managing your money.
Where to go for help.
STEP 7:
Maintaining The Home
Taking care of your home.
Making repairs.
Saving energy.
Making home improvements.
Protecting yourself as a
consumer and homeowner.
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