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Savvy Woman: Getting the One

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.

The Big Picture

The homebuying process isn't as intimidating when it's broken down into pretty charts.