Buyer resources
Resources for Home Buyers
Guides and official sources to help you prepare, compare and decide.
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Buyer guides
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First-time buyer guide
What to prepare and what to watch for in older homes.
ReadThe buying process
Eight typical steps from first conversation to closing.
ReadBuyer FAQs
Pre-approval, inspections, attorneys and closing costs.
ReadRelocating to Western New York
Choosing a community and touring from a distance.
ReadOfficial and public sources
Helpful outside links
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Federal consumer information on mortgages and closing.
Visit site (opens in a new tab)U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Federal housing information and programs.
Visit site (opens in a new tab)NY Department of State
State regulator of real estate licensees.
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