Deanna Furman's (deannajofurman) Blog

Before you start looking at great rooms, gourmet kitchens, and big back yards, your home search should begin with an honest assessment of how much you can spend on a home. Determining your maximum price point might not be as fun as touring homes, but it will provide a sense of confidence so that ...

You worked hard to prepare yourself financially, and now you’re ready to buy a new home. Your next step: applying for a mortgage. And that means talking to a lender and submitting a significant amount of documentation. Sure, it can be time-consuming. But if you follow the necessary steps, you can...

So you think you’re ready to buy a home. Fabulous! What’s the first step you can take to set the wheels in motion? Drive through several neighborhoods looking for “for sale” signs? Call a real estate agent and ask for an appointment? Decide on a color scheme for your soon-to-be family room? Guess...