As a first-time buyer, you probably have many questions about the home buying process, whether you can afford a home, how to go about finding a qualified real estate professional, financing, and others. No question about it...it is a complex undertaking.

To help you get started, the following web sites offer good advice for first-time buyers seeking answers to these types of question:

→ U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development: Buying A Home

→ Smart Money: Tips For First-Time Home Buyers

→ Kiplinger: Buying Your First Home