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Getting Started with Home Buying

It's no wonder that psychologists rank buying a home high on the list of stress-producing events. Not only is it the biggest purchase most people make in a lifetime, but also it forces a wholesale examination of goals, commitments and lifestyle. It doesn't help when overheated markets and scarce listings make you wonder if you'll ever find the right house at the right price.

People buy homes for lots of different reasons, and the steps and strategies they should follow will vary accordingly. To get started in this buyer's guide, select the option that best describes your situation:

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