Ask any woman. Just because you've found the perfect one (mate, job, house, whatever) doesn't mean it'll be handed to you on a silver platter. Getting what you want requires focus, commitment and sacrifice. If it's a house you want, beef up your financial profile and master the art of negotiating.
Hold The Manolos
On "Sex and the City," Sarah Jessica Parker's character, Carrie, couldn't afford a down payment on a condo because she had spent $40,000 on designer shoes. Don't let this happen to you! Curb your spending urges.
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Lend Me The Money!
Your financial stats mean the difference between getting a loan or staying a renter. Whip them into shape, and figure out what type of loan and lender you can handle.
Make An Offer
You've found a house and a lender. Now you've got to win over the seller.
At the Bargaining Table
Learn how to balance your terms with what the seller wants.
The Big Picture
The homebuying process isn't as intimidating when it's broken down into pretty charts.

