10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

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10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters





 Some Highlights:
  • If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start.
  • Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home.
  • Make sure to ask your agent for details about each step and what else may be required in your area!





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