Whether you’re buying your first home or you’re an experienced buyer looking to re-enter the market after a few years, home buying can be a tricky business. From making the decision to buy to figuring out what you can afford, the journey to finding and buying a new home-including all the steps to finance and close your purchase-is a complicated, expensive multi-step process requiring smart, laser-focused information every step of the way.
Now AOL Real Estate has brought together comprehensive, up-to-the-minute advice from America’s top real estate journalists and experts to help you through the journey. We’ll tell you how to make the decision to buy; how to find the right home in the right neighborhood; how to find the right agent and make sure you’re not overpaying; how to get a mortgage, and find the best mortgage without stress; even how to negotiate and close on your new home.