You’re finally ready to purchase a new home. You’ve been renting all your life and you just started a new job that will finally allow you to realize the American Dream – owning your very own place! You’ve started looking up homes for sale online, have scouted some builders and have found a few that even look promising. It might feel like you’re well on your way – and you are – but there a few more steps to go through before you send in your first offer!