Buyer's Guide

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Owning your own home is the American Dream. And that dream is more alive today than ever before. Yet one of the first realizations a prospective home buyer often comes to is that the “dream home” does not always seem affordable.

Buying a home has changed. Before, buyers usually shopped for the best house they could find, then “took out” a loan. Today, prospective buyers must shop as thoroughly as they can for the best financing as they do for the best house. In today’s market, both tasks are equally important.


Experience has taught us that the buying process involves common stages for all home buyers. To help you understand that process, and make the most of every day and dollar you spend, Long & Foster® REAL ESTATE, INC. has prepared this Home Buyers Guide to provide an overview from the planning table to the closing table.

Of course, this short guide cannot answer all your questions. For specific answers, we encourage you to consult Richard Gordon. After all, helping you fulfill your homeownership dream is our business.

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Planning
How Much House Can You Afford?

Shopping
What To Look For

Offer To Buy
Negotiating The Purchase

Money
Locating The Right Loan

Protection
Inspecting Your Investment

Closing
The Big Day!

Financing
Different Mortgage Strategies

Glossary
Words To The Wise