Buying a home for the first time is a huge deal, and there’s a lot of information you have to sift through.

From down payment and mortgage options, hiring the right real estate agent, researching neighborhoods and buying homeowner’s insurance to most importantly, sticking to your budget, it can all feel like a whirlwind.

But, house hunting, while certainly overwhelming and stressful at times, can also be an exciting process. It’s a major milestone, and if you can keep an open mind while searching, you may just be able to find a house that checks off all your boxes.

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