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Understanding the Process


Introduction 

So you have decided to pursue the American dream of owning your own home. Congratulations to you! You have taken a big step. There are a variety of advantages to owning your home, including income tax benefits, benefits gained from appreciation of your home's value, deferred gain and capital gain treatment, etc.

Understanding the home buying process is essential to making intelligent decisions during this time. Without an understanding of what's involved in buying a house, it's almost impossible to keep up with the process, and may force you to depend on others to make critical decisions for you. So, educate yourself by reviewing our topics outlined below.

These topics pertain to all the information you need to buy your first home. The links below outline the entire process from your initial decision to buy all the way to getting your set of keys at closing. Metro Realty streamlines the home buying process for you by giving you a roadmap that shows the big picture step-by-step. Remember the more informed you are, the more rewarding the buying process will be for you. Follow the advice given in each topic, so that you can stay on top of the process.

Steps to the Homebuying Process

Step 1: Getting Organized

Step 2: Applying for a Mortgage

Step 3: Finding a Home

Step 4: Making an Offer and Negotiating

Step 5: Getting a Home Inspection

Step 6: Closing the Deal

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Metro Realty Group and its agents are licensed by the Department of Real Estate, State of California. This website is not intended to be a solicitation for the purchase, sale, or lease of real property outside of the State of CA.

Information contained herein has not been verified by Metro Realty Group or its agents. Interested parties should independently verify this information.

Homes listed in "Homes for Sale" are current listings. Inventory is moving so fast that these may have sold. They are updated week days. "Sold Homes" are homes listed by Metro Realty Group that have sold. Other homes illustrated on this site are for demonstration purposes only to show you what types of homes are available in this area.