How To Buy Your First Home: A No Nonsense Step-by-Step Guide

(Image credit: Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom) You know want to buy a home -- you're just not sure where to begin. And no wonder: Buying your first home can be a long, intimidating process, full of gross stuff like math, legal documents, and cutthroat competition. But have no fear: First-time buyers just like you do it all the time, and we'll walk you through the process.