Spring has sprung and so has your dreams of owning your own home. Before you start scrolling through Zillow, get your finances in order and be prepared to make an offer with confidence by following our 5 Home Buying Prep Tips.

The stars have aligned and finally, instead of just watching those house hunting shows, it’s your turn to being the search for your first home.

There’s a lot more to homeownership than paying the mortgage loan.

1. What’s the First Step of the Home Buying Process?

The Answer: The mortgage pre-approval

Look at you! You’ve packed your bags, said goodbye to your one bedroom apartment and are about to move into your brand spanking new home! Your new life and story begin today! So understandably you’re a tad surprised when you come to find you’ll be bunking with a family of termites…

Having your offer on a house accepted feels great—but for most home buyers, it’s just the beginning. There is still a lot more to be done before you’re over the front threshold. Here’s 10 steps to guide you as a rundown of what comes next.

Buying a home for the first time is an exciting milestone. It's easy to get caught up in the house-hunting aspect, especially after all those years of watching HGTV. There is a whole lot more to home-buying, however, than just looking for the right home.