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Why Buy?

Home ownership is considered part of the American Dream. As a first time home buyer, you're probably wondering if all the effort that goes into buying a home is really worth it. The wide range of benefits to home ownership may surprise you.

In addition to the freedom and tax benefits that home owners realize, there are wealth, social and family-related benefits as well. Read about the benefits of Home Ownership in the Renting Section.

In order to make the whole process easier to digest, we've broken it down into 10 easy-to-follow steps, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also provide you with direct access to a real estate agent and a mortgage lender so you can ask questions and get answers. Explore the site and please let us know what you think.

Why DC?

There is history, there is the politics, there are the people. Washington DC is quite simply, a great place to live.

Click here to GET STARTED with the 10 Steps to Home Ownership.

Where Do I Start? If the home buying process sounds overwhelming, take a look at our 10 Steps to Home Ownership. These easy-to-follow steps will guide you from pre-approval to moving day.

How Do I Know What I Can Afford? There are many ways to determine your buying power, but the easiest way is to talk with a lender. Contact our Featured Lender to see how much you can comfortably spend on a home.

Tired of Renting and Getting Nothing In Return? Find out how you can benefit from owning a home rather than renting from someone else. The wide range of benefits may surprise you. Visit the Renting Section.

How Do I Find My Dream Home? If you are searching for a home, contact a real estate agent to walk you through the home buying process. Our Featured Agent can help you determine your Needs and Wants and show you the homes that are available now.

 

 

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