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                       Knowledge is power. This homeownership timeline is here for you to refer to throughout
                                                    your home buying process.







                  START                           1
                                                          Determine if you’re ready to buy a home
                                2                     3









                                                                 Broker
                   Interview + select                            Interview + select Mortgage
                   REALTOR® and sign buyer
                   representation agreement
                                        4                  5            Research loan programs







                     Fill out loan
                     application and get
                     credit report
                                               6                      7            Get pre-approved





                                Determine how
                                much you can
                                afford                                                 9           Start looking at
                                                                                                   homes online &
                                                                                                   in person


                                             Research areas,   8
                                             neighborhoods,
                                             schools



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