The buying process is a daunting task!  It's like Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, full of twists and turns, ups and downs, high and lows.  That pretty much sums up buying a house.  It will be the most fun you'll have planning your future and it will be the least amount of fun you have.  Believe it or not it's all about education and a little luck and really knowing your gut.  Most importantly of all, you really have to have a Realtor you can trust and you must be prepared to put yourself in their hands with all the confidence that they can get it done for you. For more on this subject: [read here]