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Tools and tips to get you ready on your homebuying journey.
So, you’re thinking about buying a home...
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Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or moving on to a new place, here are a few tips to help get you on your way.
- Get a copy of your credit report
- Get prequalified before house hunting
- Know your down payment options
- Explore neighborhoods
- Hire an experienced real estate agent
- Budget for all homeownership costs
- Know your debt-to-income ratio
- Explore first-time homebuyer programs
- Know the types of loans available
Tune in to our podcast
Build homebuying confidence with our Beginner to Buyer podcast series:
Get $1,000 when you buy or sell a home
We want to make your homebuying or selling experience as easy and rewarding as possible. That’s why we’ve teamed up with HomeStory for a special offer as part of the Chase Agent Express program. Once you’ve enrolled and bought or sold your home with a participating agent, you’ll get $1,000 for each closing from HomeStory.
Affordability calculator
Want to see how much home you can afford? Enter your information and let our free affordability calculator do the rest.
First-time Homebuyers
Here are some simple tips to prepare you for buying your first home.
Homebuyer tips
First-time buyers share lessons to help you through the process.
APR vs. Interest Rate
Learn the difference between the annual percentage rate (APR) and the interest rate.
Ready to move on?
Check out these sections to continue on your homebuying journey.
