Free educational tools for Texas home buyers · Identify federal, state, and local homeownership assistance programs you may qualify for. Educational information only - not a loan offer or guarantee of eligibility.
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Texas Home Buyer Journey Checklist

Forty-six steps from foundation to keys-in-hand. Your progress saves automatically in this browser.

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General Texas-buyer timeline. Specific deadlines (option period, financing contingency, closing date) are set in your purchase contract. Always confirm program rules with your licensed Texas lender and Realtor.

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We do not originate, fund, underwrite, or service loans; we do not negotiate offers or contracts on your behalf; we do not represent buyers or sellers; and we do not recommend or endorse one professional over another. Calculator outputs and program information are illustrative estimates only — not loan offers, pre-approvals, rate locks, quotes, appraisals, commitments to lend, or guarantees of program eligibility, funding availability, or savings. Actual results depend on your individual circumstances, lender underwriting, and program rules in effect at the time of application.

Program information disclaimer: Down-payment assistance, MCC tax credits, grants, bond programs, and other homeownership assistance referenced on this site are operated by independent federal, state, county, municipal, and nonprofit agencies. Program availability, eligibility requirements, income and purchase-price limits, funding levels, interest rates, and program terms may change or be suspended at any time without notice. Consumers should verify current requirements, funding status, and eligibility directly with the administering agency and a Texas-licensed lender before relying on any information shown here.

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