In this episode, Chelsea walks viewers through the steps anyone needs to take before they can buy a house, from researching mortgage options to raising their credit scores to saving enough for closing costs and a house emergency fund.

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Minimum FICO scores: https://www.myfico.com/crediteducati....

FHA requirements: https://www.fha.com/fha_loan_requirem...

USDA loans: https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/wh...

Conventional loan types: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mo...

Tasha Cochran video:    • How I Bought A House At 19 While Maki...  

Home affordability calculator: https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/...

Home buying costs: https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/co...

Checklist: https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/W...

Home cash reserve: https://www.realtor.com/advice/financ...

Shopping mortgage rates: https://www.investopedia.com/mortgage...

Finding a real estate agent: https://www.bankrate.com/realestate/...

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