Remember these pointers from the video: start by thinking about your situation.

• Are you ready to buy a home?
• How much can you afford in a monthly mortgage payment?
• How much space do you need?
• What areas of town do you like?

After you answer these questions, make a “To Do” list and start doing casual research. Talk to friends and family, drive through neighborhoods, and look in the “Homes” section of the newspaper, or online.