Getting in Shape to Buy That Home

The Times Real Estate section is launching a new Home Buyer Make-Over feature in which Realtors and mortgage experts will advise potential buyers on how to get into their first homes or move up. Applications for make-over candidates are available at our Web site: https://www.latimes.com/hbm. Or write us at Home Buyer Make-Over, Real Estate Section, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 or reach us by e-mail at real.estate@latimes.com.