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Offer accepted on your first home? Learn what happens next with earnest money, inspections, escrow, contingencies and getting your keys.
Pre-approved for a mortgage in California? Learn the next steps, from touring homes and making offers to inspections, underwriting and closing.
Should you buy a home now or wait in Ripon, Manteca or Lathrop? Compare 2026 prices, mortgage rates and financial readiness before deciding.