The "Complete Guide to Buying the Home You Love" is a comprehensive how-to guide walking you through every step of the home buying journey. This jargon-free roadmap covers 12 steps you can take to confidently buy the home of your dreams, regardless if you are a first-time home buyer or an experienced homeowner.

This step-by-step guide will teach you how to:

1. Determine if you’re ready to buy your first home
   
2. Move beyond the lease
   
3. Overcome the top first-time home buyer mistakes
   
4. Check your credit (and improve it if necessary)
   
5. Set your budget
   
6. Research and compare mortgage options
   
7. Get qualified and pre-approved before you shop
   
8. Hire a trustworthy real estate agent
   
9. Shop for homes and have fun doing it
   
10. Confidently make an offer
    
11. Arrange an inspection
    
12. Close your loan
    
13. Move into your new home