What is the first step one should take if purchasing a residential home?

When purchasing a residential home, it would be wise to garner enough funds to purchase a home. This can be done through loans in the bank, years of saving up or other methods. One has to insure that they have enough funds to do so or else they may become bankrupt or miss payments on the home or utility fees which may result in the eventual loss of their new home. It would be best to consult a financial advisor about this which can be found at common financial institutes such as banks. After insuring that one has enough money to manage the purchasing of a residential home then it will be safe to purchase one. This can be done through contacting a real-estate agent or by one self.