Shopping for Your First Home

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*Is there a right way to find the right house for me?
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*Should I rent or buy?
*What's the difference between pre-qualifying and pre-approval?
*How much should I put down?

What's the best way to get the best deal?

Finding the best deal on both a house price and a mortgage at the same time can be a tricky business. Mortgage.com’s ValueFinder tool will give you a good sense of how comparably sized homes in your neighborhood have recently sold, but every home is different, so get as much information as you can about comparable prices from your broker, the Internet, and friends. Mortgage shopping usually goes hand in hand with finding a new home. The key to success is understanding your own finances and then getting as familiar as you can with different kinds of mortgage products available. And don’t just work with one lender: get recommendations about local brokers and banks from friends and neighbors.