9 Steps to Buying a Home
Step 7. Get A Home Inspection
- Make your offer * contingent on a home inspection. An inspection will tell you about the condition of the home, and can help you avoid buying a home that needs major repairs.
- For Your Protection Get a Home Inspection, Why You Need a Home Inspection:
www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/inspection/home.htm
- 10 Questions to ask a home inspector:
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/insp/inspfaq.cfm
Glossary For This Page
(In Alphabetical Order)
* Contingent
A condition that must be met before a contract is legally binding. Example, the buyer specifies the house and property he is interested in buying from the seller must pass inspection from a qualified home inspector.
Step 1. Figure Out How Much You Can Afford
Step 2. Know Your Rights
Step 3. Shop For A Loan
Step 4. Learn About Homebuying Programs
Step 5. Shop For A Home
Step 6. Make An Offer
Step 7. Get A Home Inspection
Step 8. Shop For Homeowners Insurance
Step 9. Sign Papers
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