How to find a house

Eager to find and purchase a home? It’s natural to feel excited. But be prepared: This process can also be stressful, especially considering the high costs involved and increased buyer competition nowadays. Consider that about 800,000 buyers purchased homes in the United States in August 2025 alone.

Before you decide to move forward on a home purchase, it’s important to ask yourself a few questions and explore how to balance your wants and needs with your budget. For detailed tips, read my latest article for Rocket Mortgage, available here.