Buying a Home

Essential terms to know when hunting for a condo

Here's a glossary to help you navigate the homebuying process.

How to finance a home in 8 steps

Follow these steps from financial readiness and budgeting to underwriting and closing.

Getting a mortgage pre-qualification or pre-approval for a condo purchase

Both are important steps in preparing buyers to make an offer on the property.

How to know if you can afford a condo: A checklist

Lenders will need information on your income, debts and credit — so gather documents.

10 terms to know before buying a condo

Arm yourself with knowledge before starting your search.

Condo, townhouse or co-op checklist: What's right for you?

Understand the differences between the housing types to choose which suits you best.

How to assess your financial readiness to buy a condo

Take stock of your assets and debts

What homebuyers need to know about contingencies

How's how to either escape a bad deal or negotiate with sellers.

Buying a home in 10 steps

Homes.com helps you find your community, navigate the mortgage process, negotiate an offer and seal the deal.

How to get a VA loan

The zero down payment program helps service members and veterans purchase a home.