If you are trying to buy a home in today's market you need to make a number of decisions. How do you rapidly find the available properties? Do I use a Real Estate agent to help me find these properties? How much can I afford? Do I need to get pre-approved for a loan before I look? What do I need to make an offer? What is the difference between standard sales, short sales and REO's? What is the process in buying a short sale?
I have included information on all of these questions below. They should answer many of your questions.