East Bay Home Buyers Guide

Whether you've done it before or not, the challenge of buying a home can seem so daunting that it's tempting to either just go with the first place that falls in your price range or continue to rent. To help you demystify the process and get the most out of the purchase, let's examine what you'll need to consider before you buy, what you can expect from the buying process itself, and some handy tips to make life easier after you move in.

Use this information—and the rest of the material  we will review together to work through the complex process of getting started, budgeting for a home, finding one, checking it out, learning buying's key concepts. and getting a mortgage.