Buying a home can be a major source of excitement - especially if it's your first home. But those that have gone through the home buying process will tell you that it can be challenging.
From the professionals you hire - real estate agents, home inspectors and real estate lawyers - to the mortgage financing products you will have to choose from, to the stresses of setting up utlility, cable and phone services after the move, home buying can be very involved.
To make the process less stressful, our home buying gurus have put together a series of tips. And be sure to use the Find a GURU search tool to find local professionals to help you.