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Buying your first home doesn't have to be overwhelming. I'm here to guide you through every step, making the process simple, clear, and exciting.

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Ready to start your journey?

Get in touch today for a free consultation. We're here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way.

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Darryl Fullwood
Real Estate Salesperson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(202) 341-9716  |  (202) 387-6180  |  SP40004379 DC   |  darryl.fullwood@cbrealty.com
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Your First Steps to Home Ownership

Follow our proven roadmap to make your home buying journey smooth and successful

Get Pre-Approved

Start with a pre-approval to understand your budget and show sellers you're serious

Contact a lender to review your finances and get a pre-approval letter. This typically takes 1-3 days and helps you shop with confidence

Define your needs

Create a wish list of must-haves vs. nice-to-haves for your future home.

Consider location, size, amenities, and proximity to work/schools. This helps narrow your search and saves time.

Start house hunting

Begin touring homes that match your criteria and budget.

Work with your agent to schedule viewings. Take notes and photos to help remember each property.

Make an offer

Found the one? Your agent will help you submit a competitive offer.

Your offer should include price, closing date, and any contingencies. Your agent will negotiate on your behalf.

Home inspection

Hire a professional inspector to check for any issues with the property.

This protects you from unexpected problems. Most issues can be negotiated with the seller.

Close your home

Sign the final paperwork and get your keys!

Bring a cashier's check for closing costs, review all documents, and celebrate your new home!

Homes Perfect for First-Time Buyers

Understanding Real Estate Terms

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  • Amortization

    The process of paying off a debt over time through regular payments. Part of each payment goes toward the loan principal and part goes toward interest.

  • Closing Costs

    Expenses over and above the price of the property in a real estate transaction, including attorney fees, title insurance, appraisal, and more.

  • Equity

    The difference between how much your home is worth and how much you still owe on your mortgage. It's the portion of your home that you truly 'own.'

  • FHA Loan

    A mortgage loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration, designed to help first-time and low-to-moderate income buyers with lower down payment requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about the home buying process

It typically take 30 to 45 days given certain unique buyer situations. There's factors like financing, housing market, or deadlines that may affect or change that time frame.

Pre-qualification is an initial and unverified screening of ones self reported finances to give an estimated spending budget. Pre-approval is a more in-depth and rigorous assessment of ones finances to determine ones actual spending power.

It depends on several varying factors. There's closing cost, taxes, lender fees, homeowners insurance, etc. These cost can range between 2-5% of the homes price.

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