Buying Your First House Checklist May 2026

Her lawyer made sure no long-lost relative of the seller was going to knock on the door claiming they owned the driveway. Chapter 6: The Key

Sarah sent Maya listings, but Maya had her own "Must-Have" vs. "Nice-to-Have" list. buying your first house checklist

She tallied her savings. It wasn't just the down payment (she was aiming for 10% to avoid massive monthly costs) but also the closing costs —those sneaky fees for lawyers and taxes that usually take up 2–5% of the home's price. Her lawyer made sure no long-lost relative of

The seller countered. Maya stayed calm, checked her budget one last time, and met them in the middle. Chapter 5: The Deep Dive (Due Diligence) checked her budget one last time