Published: 4/20/2009
"My First Place" on FrontDoor.com takes first-time homebuyers through the steps of home buying from finding their dream home to closing the deal, and everything in between. The site features easy-to-use tools and calculators and a variety of videos and handy tips on finding and buying a place. Visitors can even upload their own "first place" pix and videos and share the stories of how they found their own home-sweet-home. Other first-timers can use this library of homes and experiences for inspiration and information -- all under one roof.
FrontDoor.com's 4-step guide simplifies the first-time home purchase process:
FrontDoor.com has a full reference package online for each step in the home-buying process. For more tips and true stories, check out http://www.frontdoor.com/myfirstplace.
About FrontDoor
FrontDoor.com is an online real estate listing service powered by HGTV, the No.1 source for home-related media content. The award-winning site currently offers more than 3 million listings of homes for sale and partners with other leaders in the home shelter category including Realogy Corporation, Prudential Real Estate and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World(TM). In addition to providing users with the latest real estate listings, FrontDoor houses expert HGTV advice and videos along with original Web series and a comprehensive library of engaging, interactive tools, guides and information.
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