Thinking about buying a home this spring? Then get a jump-start on the process by reading “The Early Bird Guide to Buying a Home,” from realtor.com. The article offers a variety of action steps you can take now to make your search easier later including: finding a buyer’s agent, getting your financial house in order and beginning to look at the homes available on the market. Read the full article for all of the tips.

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