🏠 Housing & Real Estate

Mortgage, renting, home buying, property taxes, and real estate investing.

First-Time Home Buyer Checklist — 12 Steps to Closing

A complete first-time home buyer checklist: credit prep, budgeting, pre-approval, house hunting, offers, inspections, and closing day.

Renting is cheaper monthly, but buying builds equity. Use real numbers to find your break-even point and see which option wins for your situation.