48. Buying a House in the Next 6-12 Months? Here's Exactly Where to Start.

If your goal is to buy a house in the next six to twelve months, you've probably wondered whether you're supposed to get pre-approved first or start touring homes first... and most people freeze right there. I'm walking through exactly what to do at 12 months out, 6 months out, and 3 to 4 months out, from researching neighborhoods and setting your search criteria to connecting with a realtor and lender. By the end, you'll know exactly where you are in the process and what to do next.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN TODAY:

Why most people who "just start looking" on Zillow end up wasting months chasing homes outside their budget

How to research neighborhoods and price ranges before you ever tour a house

The difference between must-haves, nice-to-haves, and deal breakers, and how to build your list before you start touring

When to actually connect with a realtor, and what to look for

Why getting pre-approved is a process, not a one-time conversation, and when to start it

The realistic timeline from finding a house to closing, including how your state affects it

How open houses can save you months of wasted time once you're seriously looking

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