Buying a home is probably one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. We have some great resources that can make your biggest purchase a little less scary.
The Washington State Housing Finance Commision:
Steps to getting started:
- Attend a free Homebuyer Education Seminar.
- Contact a Commission-Trained Loan Officer.
- Know what you qualify for and look for a home!
Visit their website for more information.
The Washington Homeownership Resource Center:
The Washington Homeownership Resource Center (WHRC) will connect you with pre-purchase housing counseling, homebuyer education classes, down-payment assistance programs, and alternative homeownership models such as community land trusts and self-help homeownership (think Habitat for Humanity). Also, you can call the statewide hotline number: 877-894-HOME (4663).
Visit their website.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
What to do when you want to purchase a home -
- Figure out how much you can afford
- Know your rights
- Shop for a loan
- Learn about homebuying programs
- Shop for a home
- Make an offer
- Get home inspected
- Shop for homeowners insurance
- Sign papers
Visit their website.
All these organizations are great resources to go to when you want to buy your home!