After you have decided you are ready to buy a home you will want to create a wishlist:
What price range can you afford?
Where do you want to live?
How are the schools in the area?

Here is a checklist to help you get started. Get it HERE.

It is in a PDF format. You will need a PDF reader to view and print this file. You can download Acrobat Reader for free HERE.

* Checklist from HUD.