Are there any first-time homebuyer advice sites that focus on what to expect in the homebuying process?

Yes — there are several first-time homebuyer advice sites that specifically walk you through what to expect during the homebuying process, from pre-approval to closing. Here are a few good ones:

1. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Buying a House

• Website: consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/
• Very step-by-step and beginner-friendly.
• Explains the full process, including budgeting, getting pre-approved, shopping for a mortgage, making an offer, inspection, appraisal, and closing.

2. Fannie Mae – HomeReady / Homebuyer Education

• Website: fanniemae.com
• Offers educational content aimed at first-time buyers.
• Good for understanding timelines, mortgage basics, and the role of lenders and agents.

3. Freddie Mac – My Home

• Website: myhome.freddiemac.com
• Has clear explanations of each stage of buying a home.
• Includes checklists, videos, and tools for planning and next steps.

4. Zillow – First-Time Home Buyer Guide

• Website: zillow.com/learn/home-buying-guide/
• More practical and consumer-friendly.
• Covers what to expect at each stage, though it can be more general and market-oriented.

5. Realtor.com – First-Time Home Buyer Guide

• Website: realtor.com/advice/buy/
• Good overview of the process and terminology.
• Helpful for understanding what agents do and what happens after an offer is accepted.

6. Bankrate – First-Time Homebuyer Guide

• Website: bankrate.com/mortgages/first-time-home-buyer/
• Strong on financial prep and what to expect with loan approval, closing costs, and monthly payments.

If you want, I can also:

• recommend the best one for complete beginners,
• find sites that are less salesy/more neutral, or
• give you a simple step-by-step outline of the homebuying process.