First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  Home prices are rising faster than your down payment fund: What to do

  High housing prices are putting many properties out of reach for buyers. Here’s some ways around that.

  5 min read Sep 14, 2021
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  Should you get a joint mortgage?

  A joint mortgage doesn’t necessarily mean joint ownership.

  4 min read Aug 20, 2021
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  What is a mortgagor vs. mortgagee?

  Here is a simple way to remember the difference between mortgagee vs. mortgagor.

  5 min read Aug 18, 2021
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  Rent or own? A personal finance expert’s advice on figuring out what’s right for you

  Whether to rent your home or own it is a major financial and lifestyle decision. Here’s what to know.

  4 min read Aug 13, 2021
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  Mortgage rate forecast for August 2021:  Will rates finally start going up?

  All the experts said rates would rise in 2021. They haven’t.

  4 min read Aug 02, 2021
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  Mortgages for teachers and first responders

  There are programs available to help teachers and others attain homeownership.

  2 min read Aug 02, 2021
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  How homebuyers can navigate a housing market where cash rules

  Cash is king. Here’s what that means for you as a buyer.

  3 min read Jul 23, 2021
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  How homebuyers can compete in a strong seller’s market

  With housing inventory still lagging, sellers continue to have the upper hand.

  4 min read Jul 22, 2021
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  Having remorse over your recent home purchase? Here’s what to do

  New homebuyers aren’t always thrilled with their purchase after the fact. Here’s what Matt Woods from SOLD.com says you can do.

  4 min read Jul 19, 2021
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  Guide to HFA loans

  HFA loans are designed to make homeownership more affordable.

  4 min read Jul 08, 2021