Now that you have your financing is squared away, it’s time to start actually looking for a home. There are many different ways to go about this process. There is no right or wrong way; it’s what works best for YOU.
The first part of searching usually involves finding an area or neighborhood that you think you would like to live in. Driving around with or without your real estate agent is usually is the best way to do this, unless you are very familiar with the area. This can be an evolving process in that as you gain more knowledge about the process of buying your home, it may change your idea of what you really want. This is to be expected, especially if you are a first time home buyer. For more detailed information about this step see: http://www.realestateabc.com/homeguide/buying5.htm