1st Time Homebuyer tips

[Ronald Julien]

Good Day,

Looking to purchase my 1st home by next summer in the new england area.  Been saving & researching effective strategies in going about this endeavor.  From the reading & youtubing I feel so overwhelmed.  So far, I am saving & cut my expenses by working over the road trucking; (I Hate It).  Next week, I am attending a RI housing class, where they knowledge you in the process & assist with down payment and closing.  My fico is great & plan on going for a pre approval around Feb/Mar.

I was told in the meantime, to start relationships with a real estate advisor & lenders as priority; the very first step.  How?  I was thinking of going through my credit union in Boston for the rates.

Plz, I am new to this site.  Any tips, advise, & resources will help especially pertaining to the RI area (Providence or Woonsocket).  I would very much appreciate any leads/resources on this site regarding podcasts, blogs, & videoes too.. Anything that may prove helpful.

Thank You, for your time & attention...

[DJ Richmond]

@Ronald Julien

Hey Ronald, welcome to BiggerPockets. It’s great that you’ve found this site so early in your journey. There’s some incredible information out here.

As mentioned above, team up with the right real estate agent. Having the right agent working for you is invaluable. I have an agent in RI that I refer with and just closed on a friends first three family home last month. I’d be happy to set up an intro if you’d like.