<prompt> Human: So I am currently renting with the lease being up in July. I was wondering when should I start the home buying process?  <response>: I think one of the first things you should do is give up on the idea that it will work out perfectly such that your lease ends on Tuesday and you close on your house on Wednesday. You need to prepare to go month to month or possible be financially liable for both locations for a month or more. There are just too many variables for it work out perfectly. That said, from the minute you get an accepted offer till you close is usually 30 to 60 days. So you need to be putting in offers in June. However you never know how long it will take to find the right property. Some people can shop for a weekend and find something they want to offer on, and others take 12 months. Just depends on what you are looking for and your local market. 