Current Location
We are expanding to new markets each month. Check back soon for new listings!
Join us for exciting listings and expert advice. We're here to make your real estate dream a reality.
From Dreaming to Owning: A Comprehensive Guide to the Home Buying Process for First-Time Buyers
The most pragmatic of all the first-time homebuyer tips is establishing your budget. Every property is uniquely priced, so when buying your first home, use our affordability calculator to refine your search by knowing what you can afford from the start.
It’s important to find a loan officer who can get you preapproved for your budgeted amount. You can then begin your search for your dream home knowing what you can afford. Sellers like buyers who are preapproved. Though the process is pretty straightforward, it does require that you gather documents such as identifications, bank statements, plus income and asset statements.
Let the house hunting begin, but don’t go it alone. Partnering with the right realtor—one who understands your wants and can start researching right alongside you can make a major difference in your home-buying experience and quality of home you end up in.
Celebrate the final stages of buying a new home. From making an offer and negotiating the terms of the sale, to arranging financing and completing the closing process, ARIS360 will be with you every step of the way. We'll provide tips on how to ensure a smooth transaction, how to work with your lender, and how to prepare for the big day when you finally get the keys to your new property. So let's get started to get your dream property with ARIS360.
You’ve found your home—now it’s time to turn your preapproval into an offer. Keep in mind, there are many first-time homebuyer programs to choose from, so you’ll want to work closely with your loan officer to find the program that’s best for you.
Buying a house is a long-term investment. And because no home is perfect, you’ll want to hire a professional home inspector to thoroughly evaluate the integrity of the property and to tell you about any potential problems.
The lender ultimately needs to determine if the house you’re buying is worth the price you’re paying. To do this, they perform an appraisal of the property to evaluate if the home’s value matches (or exceeds) the amount of the loan. If it doesn’t, then you’ll need to talk to your loan officer about your options.
Assuming the appraisal is favorable, then you’re just a few signatures away from making this house your home. These documents will legally bind you and the seller to the terms, as well as initiate the transferring of funds that makes your first-time homebuyer loan official. Congrats!
Search for homes in your preferred area.
Use the calculator to find an estimate of your
affordability
