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Begin the Buying Process
Start by thinking about your situation. Are you ready to buy a home? How much can you afford in a monthly mortgage payment? How much space do you need? What areas of town do you like? After you answer these questions, make a To Do list and start doing casual research. Talk to friends and family, drive through neighborhoods, and look in the Homes section of the newspaper.

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