First-Time Homebuyers
If you’re new to buying a home, here’s what you can expect and how to navigate the process
Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles
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Florida first-time homebuyer assistance programs
How to buy your first home in Florida, with some help from the state.
4 min read Feb 05, 2025 -
Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac: What’s the difference?
And what do their differences mean for you, the mortgage borrower?
5 min read Jan 31, 2025 -
What is mortgage insurance?
While mortgage insurance primarily benefits the lender, it does serve a purpose for the borrower.
5 min read Jan 28, 2025 -
Joint mortgages: What are they and should you get one?
It can get you that home if your qualifications are shaky. But it doesn’t necessarily mean joint ownership.
6 min read Jan 28, 2025 -
Best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2025
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2024.
2 min read Jan 27, 2025 -
Best mortgage lenders in California for 2025
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in California in 2024.
2 min read Jan 24, 2025 -
Best mortgage lenders with no origination fee in 2025
Here are some of the best no-fee mortgage lenders in 2024.
3 min read Jan 24, 2025 -
Income requirements to qualify for a mortgage
It’s not just if you have enough coming in, but how much you have going out.
5 min read Jan 22, 2025 -
What is a mortgage origination fee? And do you have to pay it?
Here’s how much the fee costs and whether you can negotiate it.
5 min read Jan 16, 2025 -
Are high prices keeping you from homeownership? Consider a condo
Feeling the home affordability crunch? Condos can make you a homeowner for less.
9 min read Jan 15, 2025
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