Dreaming of owning your own home? You're not alone! This section explores the path to homeownership, from financing and affordability to finding the right home and getting connected with resources to help purchase it. Whether you're a first-time or a repeat homebuyer, this section will help you navigate the process confidently.

Attaining homeownership may seem like an overwhelming task. The continuously changing housing and finance markets can make buying a home appear complicated and unfeasible. However, once you become aware of the variety of educational and financial resources to better understand how to look for and buy a home, you will see that homeownership can be a reality–right now! Numerous local, state, and federal resources and tools are available to help you receive high-quality education on the process of purchasing a home and point you to professionals that will help you find a home that meets your needs.

• Buying a home is a major financial decision that can result in some lifestyle changes. Creating a financial plan that includes a budget, earnings and savings goals, the establishment and protection of strong personal credit, and prioritizing buying what you need vs what you want are great steps to help youth develop financial discipline and prepare for managing their expenses to buy a home someday.