Buying a home for the first time can be a daunting task but not if you know how the process works and take the right steps to prepare. The first-time home buyer checklist below from FREEandCLEAR offers valuable tips to make your first home purchase a total success. From checking your credit score, to knowing how much home you can afford, to shopping mortgage rates and understanding the importance of staying calm, the checklist provides informative guidance on the home purchase process from start to finish. So continue reading to know what to do and what not to do when you buy your first home.